as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
unfortunately, this one indiscretion will cancel out a long record of accomplishment
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In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026 -
Scientists note that infrastructure built across active faults is especially vulnerable, as surface rupture can directly offset roads, buildings, and other structures that span the fault trace.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Systems that cannot explain their decisions cannot be corrected.—
David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The fine was the result of an administrative oversight, and the issue was promptly corrected with no impact on the environment, Disneyland officials told the Register.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Use this affordable, natural option to cut through grease and grime and neutralize odors.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Instead of relying solely on direct impact, the sensor increases the chances of neutralizing fast-moving drones by triggering the rocket at the optimal moment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Cancel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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