- present participle of offset.
offsetting
Example Sentences
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At the time, Wall Street was doubtful that Verizon would be able to pull off the transformation without eroding its financials or offsetting the industry balance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“The recent price action suggests that concerns over higher-for-longer interest rates are offsetting gold’s traditional safe-haven appeal, leaving gold largely range-bound despite escalating geopolitical risks,” said Soojin Kim, analyst at MUFG.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The drop in May was driven by a fall in durable consumer goods production, with declines in France, Italy and Ireland offsetting other gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The increases were led by the Ram brand, with pickup truck models scoring increases and offsetting lower Jeep brand sales.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
