as in offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
the lavish present almost made up for her forgetting his birthday
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In 2022, the Canadian government doubled the credit for six months to help offset the rise in inflation rates.—
Claudia Sahm,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025 -
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals to offset six turnovers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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This article was corrected after it was published online on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to correct the spelling of Anica Walls’ name, correct the number of the Assembly bill supported by SEIU and to delete reference to a parking waitlist, which existed prior to the return-to-work order.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Two fouls in 62 seconds neutralized the star center, and looked to do the same to the Knicks on Wednesday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The entire lighting system can be neutralized by flipping a single switch, obliterating all visibility except for a spotlight on the enemy’s crotch.—
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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“Made up (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20up%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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