cancel (out)

as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, this one indiscretion will cancel out a long record of accomplishment

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Verb
  • In its domestic operations unit, AMC Networks said subscription revenue fell 4 percent to $314 million in the fourth-quarter as the company cited declines in linear subscribers, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Trade policy Some further confirmation that President Donald Trump is wielding tariffs mainly as negotiating tools would also be a welcome reprieve for traders, who remain concerned that the inflationary impact of potential levies will offset any gains from deregulation.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • The DoJ has now corrected the error in subsequent legal filings.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Editor’s note: Bob Stark’s title has been corrected to global head of enablement. Send me a secure tip.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • Its key trio of lactic acid, glycerin, and urea not only counteracts the look of crepey skin, but also neutralizes any irritation for some soothing relief.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Your healthcare provider may recommend or prescribe: Antacids: OTC antacids, such as Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) and Tums (calcium carbonate), neutralize the effects of stomach acids to provide quick, short-term pain relief.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Cancel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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