offset

Example Sentences

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But these gains are likely to be uneven and will not offset the consequences for inflation, budgets, and food security in Africa, they warned.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Scientists believe this offset is linked to two key factors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Amazon.com told customers of its fulfillment services Thursday that it will apply a 3.5% surcharge to fulfillment fees beginning April 17 to help offset increased fuel and logistics costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That lack of fear percolates through Ambiguous Desire, where every pang of doubt is offset by a moment of euphoria or beauty.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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