Those reductions would go to offset a $1.8 billion increase in spending on law enforcement and security.

This strength was not enough to offset girls' lower scores on the two other portions of the test.

Next year, more discounts may offset higher prices on imports.

It would also offset the economic impact of the plant's closing on the community.

You cannot offset them against your losses on the other class of bets.

The losses can be carried forward to future years and used to offset any gain on the sale.

But even this contribution is not expected to be nearly enough to offset the spending on health care.

Companies may offset the interest on all borrowing against profits tax.

These traits help offset his lack of experience on national security matters.

To offset the effect on low-income families, it said, income taxes could be reduced.