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offset

[awf-set, of-, awf-set, of-] / ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɒf-, ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɒf- /


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While the impending Singapore public transport fare increase offers some relief from sharply higher fuel costs, the adjustment is unlikely to fully offset higher expenses, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

However, they noted that the release of European strategic stockpiles of diesel could offset around half of that price rise.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Supporters say it would offset federal funding cuts to Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents, food assistance and public education.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday following a largely down day on Wall Street with positive US data offset by elevated government bond yields and oil prices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Up close, though, these warring hues were offset by the brilliant ring of gold around her pupils.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Gauges of factory activity in Asia continued to signal expansion at the end of third quarter, as the artificial-intelligence boom offsets cost pressures and supply disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

China’s decline in demand and imports accounted for nearly one-third of those offsets, and they’re still running about 4 million barrels per day lower than they were before the war, the J.P.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

It remains to be seen whether any increase in demand from lower oil prices offsets the relief consumers will get from savings at the pump, on airfares, and other fuel-price sensitive expenditures.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at clean companies, was founded by Sanberg and Andrei Cherny.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

"Vogel’s got software for calculating course offsets caused by hull breaches, right?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Citi expects the plastic-injection-molding-machine maker’s domestic sales to drive its 2H earnings, offsetting a decline in overseas sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

High oil prices are benefiting producers—even some of those dependent on the Strait of Hormuz—by offsetting lower export volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Demand from industrial groups for the metal is rising, offsetting a fall in demand from carmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

How should I structure my $1.53 million portfolio to provide additional passive income while also offsetting inflation?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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