- present participle of offset.
offsetting
Example Sentences
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At the time, Wall Street was doubtful that Verizon would be able to pull off the transformation without eroding its financials or offsetting the industry balance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
The drop in May was driven by a fall in durable consumer goods production, with declines in France, Italy and Ireland offsetting other gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
That doesn’t mean every electron comes from solar or wind, but it does mean Google can claim to be offsetting its power use with low-carbon-emissions sources that use almost no water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Deutsche Bank had projected sales of 416,000, with growth led by Europe and China, offsetting a projected decline in North America.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
