as in offsetting
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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New equity issuance, though high in dollar terms, is proportional to a much larger market, with buybacks offsetting supply.
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These efforts lower energy bills either by directly reducing a home’s energy use or by offsetting some of that use.
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For decades, beauty has focused on correcting the visible effects of stress.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
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The key will be neutralizing the quality of the chances the team gives up, as Gotham got several high-quality chances.
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“Compensating (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensating%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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