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offset

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


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This marks the second round of capital infusion in less than two years and comes as China’s growth momentum is sputtering, with robust exports failing to offset the drag from tepid domestic demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

But they said they do foresee it boosting productivity growth, which “can help offset fiscal concerns.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

TotalEnergies says "strict measures have been taken to avoid, mitigate and offset" the impact on local environments and that it has compensated 99 percent of displaced households.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

To support affordability beyond Europe, Ingka Group said it will also invest 70 million euros to help offset inflationary and currency pressures in Asia and North America.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

It sold no more credit default swaps to Wall Street but did nothing to offset the 50 billion dollars’ worth that it had already sold.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Growth statistics continue to point to an economy that’s chugging along as the data-center boom offsets slowing activity in the housing market and elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

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

Areas with continuous permafrost showed only modest offsets.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 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

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Tice has also suggested cutting business rates for high street shops, offsetting the cost by increasing the tax for online retailers.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

“Inflows are strong, more than offsetting North Island dryness.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

—European markets were mixed in early trading, with rises in technology stocks offsetting falls in miners.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Some are offsetting costs by avoiding baggage fees, with 21% of respondents saying they switched to airlines that include baggage in fares and 29% opting to only bring a carry-on to avoid bag fees.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 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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