offsetting

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Factory orders fell 3.8% on month, a first decline since January, offsetting part of the 4.5% increase in March, data agency Destatis said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But it’s nowhere close to offsetting the lost physical supply if the underlying disruption persists, he added.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But a massive ramp-up in defence and infrastructure spending may be offsetting the conflict's impact and helping to bolster business morale, analysts said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Wealthier Americans continue to drive spending, offsetting pullbacks from others, as inflation reached a three-year high partly due to gas prices.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes