- present participle of offset.
offsetting
Example Sentences
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This in turn will have the offsetting effect of increasing how much is sold and thereby raising the demand for labor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Cadence deal signals confidence in Intel’s 14A process attracting external customers, crucial for offsetting foundry losses.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Factory orders fell 3.8% on month, a first decline since January, offsetting part of the 4.5% increase in March, data agency Destatis said Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Global oil demand fell 4-5% in April, with China’s crude imports down four million barrels daily, offsetting supply disruptions.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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