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offset

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


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That was offset by a jump in commodities trading revenue in the midst of wild oil-price swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Smart and guard Luke Kennard have taken larger ball-handling responsibilities along with James to offset the loss of Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite war hopes, rising energy costs are heating up inflation, though strong productivity and moderating rent may offset this.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The inflow of money to the U.S. oil industry could partly offset some of the damage to the economy from higher gas prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I helped by using my wages to offset part of my siblings’ school costs.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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