offset
Example Sentences
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Nike said that for its fiscal third quarter that ran through February, sales were flat from the previous year at $11.28 billion, as gains in North America offset continued struggles in China.
From MarketWatch
Airlines are raising fares, adding fees and cutting routes to offset surging jet-fuel costs caused by the war with Iran.
To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.
GDP rose a modest 0.1% on-month in January, firmer than the flat performance economists expected, as a rebound in mining and oil and gas extraction alongside growth in construction helped offset a retreat in manufacturing.
“We’ve taken steps to improve performance, strengthen free cash flow, and offset dilution, and will continue to evaluate actions that drive long-term value for all stockholders.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
