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offset

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


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Oracle reported a higher profit of $4.3 billion, or $1.45 a share, as surging cloud business offset a 2% software revenue decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The software transition is going well with double-digit revenue growth in cloud applications, offset by slow-but-steady losses from its legacy applications.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It called for $130 million for the program each year for 10 years, and said any revenue shortfall would be offset with other state funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Increased factory activity and data center build-out offset flat consumer demand, with dry-van spot rates up 52% year-over-year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

For Swann’s frequent moves from institution to institution hinted at an aspect of his personality that offset his blazing intellect: he had a tendency to rub his peers the wrong way.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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