- present participle of offset.
offsetting
Example Sentences
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Some are offsetting costs by avoiding baggage fees, with 21% of respondents saying they switched to airlines that include baggage in fares and 29% opting to only bring a carry-on to avoid bag fees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“It doesn’t necessarily mean residents are better off or worse off in any particular city, but it can show areas where median household income is outpacing inflation, offsetting the impact of rising costs,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The number of employees in the private sector rose by 57,900 last month and the ranks of the self-employed increased by 44,400, offsetting a drop of 27,000 in public-sector jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Advertising revenue increased 5% in the quarter, with growth in digital advertising more than offsetting print-ad declines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
