offset
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But this stabilization was due to “relative strength at the move-up and discretionary price points, which offset declining home sizes at the entry-level and spec price points,” the analysts say.
But as Kelley, the yarn distributor, recently found out, even price increases and decent sales aren’t enough to offset increased costs.
From Barron's
While wealthy clients are buying more than ever, they’re not offsetting the overall declines, he said.
He thinks this would help offset project and commercial launch risks related to the vessel contract.
Strong growth in the spring and summer offset a small contraction in GDP in the first quarter, positioning the economy to expand by at least 2% for the fourth year in a row.
From MarketWatch
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