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offset

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


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"It helps to offset some of the weakness in the domestic demand."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Vail’s advance-commitment model, which offers lower prices to encourage people to buy its flagship pass ahead of the coming ski season, helped offset the weather effects, Katz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They have no server business to offset the damage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The atoms are arranged so that each one is paired with another atom that has an equal but opposite energy offset.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The Moton school office put war stamps on sale, each purchase a small offset against the gargantuan cost of the military production.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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