defray

Example Sentences

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And when the much-larger Third Man suggested partnering on a vinyl edition, defraying the massive cost of pressing such a large set, he agreed.

From New York Times

But other banks may have to help defray the cost of covering uninsured deposits.

From Seattle Times

Walmart told Reuters it was seeking more data from suppliers to justify pricing and pushing for more creative ways to defray costs and cushion price hikes to consumers.

From Reuters

Health insurance can defray the cost of hospital births, but many plans don’t cover birthing centers or midwifery services, which can cost between $3,000 and $7,000.

From Los Angeles Times

Indexing the gas tax for inflation, which was removed from the bill, would have helped defray some of that cost.

From Seattle Times