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offset

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


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"It helps to offset some of the weakness in the domestic demand."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They have no server business to offset the damage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The atoms are arranged so that each one is paired with another atom that has an equal but opposite energy offset.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Meat prices were almost unchanged, rising by 0.1% from April as higher bovine, ovine, and poultry meat prices were largely offset by lower pig meat prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I helped by using my wages to offset part of my siblings’ school costs.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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