offset

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But the revenue boost from faster sales should offset some of the hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Scientists believe this offset is linked to two key factors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

What that means is that if one car is still deploying energy when another is recovering, there is a near-500bhp offset in engine power - and a consequent massive speed differential.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The IEA responded to the crisis on March 11 by announcing the largest-ever release of 400 million barrels from emergency oil stocks to help offset the losses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In such an orbit the Sun is not at the center but is offset, at the focus of the ellipse.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan