as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity
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And with shrinking federal aid, complex state budget gaps and pressure growing to offset Connecticut’s high cost of living, lawmakers are scrambling to adopt a new fiscal plan before the 2026 session closes May 6.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Analysts say some airline carriers have already tacked fuel surcharges onto longer routes, while others have raised baggage fees to offset rising expenses.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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That gaffe that will likely be corrected by the time the tour gets to Phoenix on Friday for its second date.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of a student’s name.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to the firm, the NI-L3K can neutralize a drone in roughly 10 seconds by focusing energy on critical components like motors or batteries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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What Happens to the Body During Earthing The electrons absorbed through skin contact are thought to act as natural antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals — unstable molecules that contribute to cellular inflammation and tissue damage.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Compensate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensate%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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