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offset

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


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Let the pastries cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then gently loosen them with a small offset spatula or butter knife.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“We believe this will result in slower subscriber growth and attempts by the company to offset this via more aggressive price increases and investment in content.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Even before becoming defence chief, Fedorov spent much of the war promoting advanced technology, like drones, as a way to offset Ukraine's shortages in manpower, money and ammunition.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

Also, its disciplined cost control is expected to offset expenses from its new core IT system in 3Q.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Felicia could be very stubborn, too, but she had a gift that offset her stubbornness, a gift I admired very much.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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 positions investors to profit from a stock rally and offsets the elevated implied volatility that now defines SpaceX calls.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 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

Small sideways offsets between these strands, ranging from 100 to 400 meters, create localized openings within the fault structure, similar to small gaps inside a crack.

From Science Daily May 16, 2026

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

The increases were led by the Ram brand, with pickup truck models scoring increases and offsetting lower Jeep brand sales.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

If the economy weakens, resulting in lower earnings and stock prices, Treasury yields likely would fall, lifting prices and offsetting equity losses.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Sunrun shares were up 24% as of Wednesday afternoon, partially offsetting substantial year-to-date losses.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

When an investor wants to buy or sell, the firm’s systems quickly make the trade, instantly identifying ways to profit with offsetting positions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 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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