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offset

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


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On the other, rising wages could help offset that drain.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It called for $130 million for the program each year for 10 years, and said any revenue shortfall would be offset with other state funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Increased factory activity and data center build-out offset flat consumer demand, with dry-van spot rates up 52% year-over-year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Putting the money into a direct-indexing strategy, for instance, could allow an investor to track the index while also generating losses to offset capital gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

His intense feelings were offset by tentativeness, though.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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