as in offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch
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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 -
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
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The acid waste stream is neutralized with rocks before discharge, ensuring minimal environmental impact.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Dec. 2024
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His dynamic returns, too, were neutralized.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Dec. 2024
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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The network soon corrected that reporting to indicate that the suspect had not come across the border.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Counterbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterbalanced. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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