Offence vs. offense?
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Alanna Madden
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January 19, 2021
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Grammar Tips
“Offence” and “offense” are different spellings of the same noun. “Offense” is standard for American English, while British English prefers to use “offence.”
Alanna Madden
January 19, 2021
Grammar Tips
“Offence” and “offense” are different spellings of the same noun. “Offense” is standard for American English, while British English prefers to use “offence.”
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