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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The card also comes with several statement credits, including a $200 hotel credit* and a $200 airline fee credit (enrollment required), both of which help offset the travel costs for your next entertainment getaway.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
21 May 2025 -
Tariffs, to slow growth Deregulation, to lower costs and offset some of the tariff drag, and … More oil production, to cut energy prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But given that Brendan was just carved up, Kev quickly corrects his mum.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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This story has been corrected to show that Boston and Reese got double technical fouls, not Clark and Reese.—
Michael Marot,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Odor-fighting insoles, sprays, and laces can also help absorb moisture and neutralize odors.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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The slower surface neutralizes players who rely on power serves.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Cancel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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