offset
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, you are paying thousands of dollars for a wedding, with no gifts to offset the cost.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
United Airlines has scrapped some red-eye and midweek flights, while Air France is charging business class passengers more to offset the fuel burden of their heavier seats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Though many raised prices, they often did not increase them by enough to fully offset the tariff expense.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Whatever happens in the coming days, more models are generally a good thing, helping offset weakening Chinese car sales.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Their sister, who sat between them, with left leg balanced on right knee, was, by contrast, perfectly composed, having liberally applied perfume and changed into a green gingham frock to offset her coloring.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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