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offset

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


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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

The company is generating revenue through sales of hardware, software, and professional services, but these inflows aren’t enough to offset the company’s continued losses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They expect to see an improvement on a 10% lift in collections per donor, which they say will help offset price and competitive pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

She was dressed in her work uniform—navy pants, navy shirt with a name tag, offset by her fuzzy, dingy pink house slippers.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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