Example Sentences

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A surge in Chinese exports to Europe is helping to push down goods prices, providing a disinflationary impulse that is offsetting some of the upward pressure from energy costs, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

For S&P 500 fundholders, of whom there are many, the stuff that’s working is offsetting the stuff that’s not, at least for now.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

In Louisville, Ky., an influx of Cuban immigrants is offsetting a local population decline and bringing new rhythms to the city.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2023

For now, the increased prosperity of affluent consumers is offsetting the hit to revenues from lower earners spending less.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2022

Downtown residential growth is offsetting softness in offices.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021