net-net
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of net-net
C21: reduplication of net 2
Example Sentences
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And again, whether or not that’s opportunistic, net-net, it’s super positive, and I’m excited about it.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2024
While the subsidies for households could add to demand and create more inflation pressure, "net-net on the implications for headline inflation in the short term, I would expect that to see a decline," Pill said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2022
“More time in the field without having to invest more labor and equipment into a solar farm. It’s basically a net-net operation.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2019
“Obviously there’s been collateral damage. We didn’t expect it. I’m torn but, net-net, I still think it was a good move to bring them in.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2018
But what we have to do in all cases is evaluate players, evaluate our team on a net-net basis, and realize we may be relying on certain strengths to offset certain weaknesses.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2015
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