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offset

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


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The country's old colonial roots and new money afford the legacy institutions a significant business opportunity, but it is unlikely to be big enough to offset the loss of the Chinese market, at least immediately.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

But all-inclusive resorts have quietly transformed into luxury destinations, according to the note, with Michelin-starred chefs and yoga and wellness retreats, as the travel industry increasingly chases wealthier consumers to offset potentially shrinking profits.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

As Switzerland's glaciers continue to shrink irreversibly, the amount of meltwater they can provide will also decline, reducing a source of water that currently helps offset shortages during the warmer months.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Beijing’s aluminum exports rose 16% on year in the first eight months of 2026, helping offset a decline in exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

If I ordered additional food on my own, it would increase the amount of exercise I had to do each day, to offset my additional calorie intake.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

U.S. natural gas futures gave back Friday’s gains with soft LNG exports, strong production and healthy storage remaining as offsets to summertime cooling demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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

Across the study area, the researchers estimated that rock weathering offsets about 35 percent of river CO2 emissions on average.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

The chip maker offsets a stagnant auto market by producing power-chip solutions and optical cable for data centers.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Meanwhile, the group’s diagnostics division posted a 5% rise in quarterly sales, with demand for core lab and pathology systems offsetting a hit from China’s healthcare-pricing reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

For Fielder, who is equal parts lovably strange and dryly hilarious, offsetting other people’s discomfort can be a sizable task.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

But this stable aggregate masks large cross-country offsetting movements.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Interest rates are big headwind, and offsetting that is the extremely positive earnings outlook,” Mian said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 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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