offset

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This year, Uber is adding a fuel charge to its fares in Australia for roughly two months to offset the high cost of gas for drivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Because these owners are often net fiscal contributors, any city revenue gain could be offset by broader state tax losses if high-net-worth individuals shrink their footprint in New York.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Airlines have raised checked-bag fees and tried to court wealthier customers to offset that pressure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said Friday that its key networks business posted organic sales growth of 7% in the quarter, when lower sales in North America were offset by growth in most other regions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But if there were hardships to be borne, they were partly offset by the fact that life nowadays had a greater dignity than it had had before.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell