offset

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It called for $130 million for the program each year for 10 years, and said any revenue shortfall would be offset with other state funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Since then, European nations, Asian democracies and Canada have all moved to strengthen military, economic and security ties—in part to offset their dependence on the U.S., and on China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The software transition is going well with double-digit revenue growth in cloud applications, offset by slow-but-steady losses from its legacy applications.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Healey added that if a defence contract is "sent overseas", the industry will be required to create jobs in the UK, in what he called a "British offset".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

To offset the solitude, I joked around with Lorraine, my assistant, a hyperorganized, good-humored African American woman several years my senior who sat just outside my office and answered my phone.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama