offset

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Scientists believe this offset is linked to two key factors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

If a default cycle kicks off, “bank lending is likely to emerge as more than an offset to the slowdown in private credit,” they write, adding that easing banking regulations will incentivize increased lending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The IEA responded to the crisis on March 11 by announcing the largest-ever release of 400 million barrels from emergency oil stocks to help offset the losses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But Warren Buffett’s words on Tuesday might offset some of the relief as the investment guru seemed unimpressed by the opportunities on offer.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Felicia could be very stubborn, too, but she had a gift that offset her stubbornness, a gift I admired very much.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García