defray
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Those subsidies helped defray the cost of ACA coverage for millions of Americans.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
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
That windfall would help defray the soaring expenses of college sports, which now include up to $20.5 million a year for athletes along with the sky-high salaries schools already pay coaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 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
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