Sentence examples for seeking to offset from inspiring English sources

(To generate equity, developers sell the tax credits to corporations seeking to offset profits).

The central bank is seeking to offset the boost in demand that Australia will enjoy from its commodity exports, which are fetching high prices on world markets.

Seeking to offset spending on oil imports, including cargoes from Nigeria, military rulers set about opening new markets in Africa for Brazilian companies.

The city had been seeking to offset the decline of its downtown retail district ever since Macy's and Malley's department stores closed in the 80's.

Gina McKee, unforgettable as Grace, inhabits a dingy bedsit and makes direct eye-contact with the audience as if seeking to offset her incurable depression.

Overseas carmakers have invested more than $20 billion in Asia's biggest auto market, seeking to offset slumping sales in the United States, Europe and Japan.

Under that plan, the city would seek to offset criticism by building a new park nearby.

Mr. Takenaka also promises that the government will seek to offset the pain it inflicts.

The prime minister sought to offset the bitter medicine of austerity with promises of initiatives to increase growth.

In the last three weeks, opponents sought to offset the heavy pressure brought by the Jets' defensive front with a short passing game.

David Stockman, the White House budget director, persuaded Reagan he should seek to offset the mounting deficits by reducing Social Security benefits for people who left the work force voluntarily.