offset

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However, headline inflation was dragged lower mainly by a sharp drop in energy prices, which offset a rise in food inflation, Vistesen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 1-15 day outlook is so warm that the impact on balances will need a severe weather event to offset, he says, and current cold temperatures “remain more of a northern-tier event.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Rigid restocking demand is expected to provide support to prices, partially offsetting the impact of high shipments, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meaningfully boosting Venezuelan exports would be a long-term goal, and, even then, the impact of increased supply could be easily offset by reductions elsewhere.

From MarketWatch

That was enough to keep up for one quarter, as USC hit six of its first eight three-point attempts to offset its issues inside.

From Los Angeles Times