as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
the lavish present almost made up for her forgetting his birthday
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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,
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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,
1 Feb. 2025
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The DoJ has now corrected the error in subsequent legal filings.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: Bob Stark’s title has been corrected to global head of enablement. Send me a secure tip.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Its key trio of lactic acid, glycerin, and urea not only counteracts the look of crepey skin, but also neutralizes any irritation for some soothing relief.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Your healthcare provider may recommend or prescribe: Antacids: OTC antacids, such as Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and Tums (calcium carbonate), neutralize the effects of stomach acids to provide quick, short-term pain relief.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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