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offshoot

[awf-shoot, of-] / ˈɔfˌʃut, ˈɒf- /


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The FI stands for financial independence, since it is an offshoot of the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement that encourages extreme saving early in your career.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

It’s unclear if the grant would go to the British-based organization or its international offshoot.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

His directives to writers pitching future “Boys” spinoffs are clear: The offshoot would have to be that scribe’s “passion project” and “totally distinct and unique from the others” in that franchise.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

And Mercado Pago, the financial offshoot of Argentine e-commerce giant Mercado Libre, could get its license approved this year, according to Oxford Analytica.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

North of the county, it started as an offshoot from the Meherrin River.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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