offset
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Stocks are so-called “real” assets, so a decline in the currency may be offset by a rise in the price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The loss to principal would be offset by any monthly coupons received prior to maturity, but there are some twists to consider.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
He says the near-term growth implications are positive but modest, noting gains will be offset by the negative drag from US tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The union is also pressing for exemptions to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
She was dressed in her work uniform—navy pants, navy shirt with a name tag, offset by her fuzzy, dingy pink house slippers.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Growth statistics continue to point to an economy that’s chugging along as the data-center boom offsets slowing activity in the housing market and elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
China’s decline in demand and imports accounted for nearly one-third of those offsets, and they’re still running about 4 million barrels per day lower than they were before the war, the J.P.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
It remains to be seen whether any increase in demand from lower oil prices offsets the relief consumers will get from savings at the pump, on airfares, and other fuel-price sensitive expenditures.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Areas with continuous permafrost showed only modest offsets.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
"Vogel’s got software for calculating course offsets caused by hull breaches, right?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Sales declined in the company’s videogames segment and preowned and refurbished division, offsetting growth in collectibles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
How should I structure my $1.53 million portfolio to provide additional passive income while also offsetting inflation?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Tice has also suggested cutting business rates for high street shops, offsetting the cost by increasing the tax for online retailers.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“The growth in both businesses is more than offsetting the structural headwinds in TV and Publishing,” Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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