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offset

[awf-set, of-, awf-set, of-] / ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɒf-, ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɒf- /


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“Following the Middle East disruption, supply elasticity has fallen across the system as China remains capped and ex-China supply growth is insufficient to offset ongoing deficits,” Citi said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The damage to oil refineries and export terminals has partially offset revenue from rising crude prices, but hasn’t canceled them out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 opened lower, with local jitters offset by local resilience.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

As a result, put options, which help to offset losses, typically trade at a premium to similar call options.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“Kenny and I are even talkin’ ’bout doin’ some perch fishin’ to offset it some.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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