defray

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And, in fact, it is easier to offer small raises when inflation is higher—which keeps real wage growth suppressed and helps defray some labor cost and reduce the need for mass layoffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The price adjustments "defray" but do not fully cover the increase in costs, the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

For example, you don’t need to make a ton of friends to defray those long-term healthcare costs, said Jeffrey Hall, a communication-studies professor at the University of Kansas.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Patients will generally be responsible for paying, though Livingston said companies, philanthropic groups or newly raised tax funds from experimental clinics could defray costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 3, 2025

My stipend was a predetermined amount of money—based on world ranking—to defray the cost of training expenses.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad