as in correcting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
if you get a high grade on this quiz, it will offset the D from your last one
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025 -
The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
19 Dec. 2024
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This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2024
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The screening caps come down to the risks of screening outweighing the benefits, experts said.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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