offset

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"While higher gasoline prices will curtail consumer spending, especially hitting lower-income households, the strong labor market will offer an offset," she said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“We have undertaken significant redistribution of fuels to offset shortages in the Middle East, and are securing alternative sources from different locations and suppliers,” the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Penegor said the decline was in line with expectations and partially offset by stronger trends globally, as international comparable sales rose 3.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Meanwhile, the restaurant industry has been dealing with a protracted discount war, as chains try to win back consumers who were turned off by menu-price increases that were intended to offset higher costs.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The Moton school office put war stamps on sale, each purchase a small offset against the gargantuan cost of the military production.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly