as in offsets
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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Federal student loan default can also expose you to wage garnishment, tax refund complications, and in some cases, Social Security offsets.
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The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.
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Soon after, Hawk absentmindedly corrects Piña’s English, prompting her to air her own frustrations with their relationship.
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This story corrects the day of week.
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This strategy neutralizes both RSV A and B strains and remains effective against numerous global variants.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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“Makes up (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20up%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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