as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity
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In its domestic operations unit, AMC Networks said subscription revenue fell 4 percent to $314 million in the fourth-quarter as the company cited declines in linear subscribers, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025 -
In its domestic operations unit, AMC Networks said subscription revenue fell 4% to $314 million, with the company citing declines in linear subscribers, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2016 and 2019, the U.S. Marine Corps corrected the identities of two of the men in the photo, further fueling confusion.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beterbiev must correct his tendency to leap into his punches in the rematch, because Bivol was able to time those attacks well.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals, preventing them from causing damage.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Compensate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensate%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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