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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This was offset in Althoff’s exhibition by pieces of exquisite modern and antique furniture, some of which were selected and in some cases modified by the artist.—
Michael Bracewell,
Artforum,
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They’re offset by 2.88 carats of diamonds and 13.16 carats of spinels, found in hues from teal to deep red.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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And so, even our mothers and grandmothers might stand corrected on their makeup techniques.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Lily Zhang’s name.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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The strategy is clear: Secure allies, neutralize threats, and lock in legislative wins that will define the industry’s future.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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That’s all thanks to the red light therapy, which has been shown to neutralize acne-causing bacteria and boost collagen and elastin — two things that keep skin supple.—
R29 Team,
refinery29.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Compensate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensate%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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