net-net
Britishadjective
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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
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
“If markets think reflation is alive and well after all ... it may not be all that disruptive. Net-net it may even be a positive,” he added.
From Reuters
Net-net, for one year, the Nats have used resources better without him.
From Washington Post
“The net-net of this report is going to be good enough. I think the important components are labor participation and wages increase, which were in-line or better-than-expected. The market should be able to look at this and say this is a number that is good enough. It’s not alarming or shockingly high, and doesn’t probably change the way the Fed thinks about their decision. I don’t think there’s enough evidence for a higher basis point cut.”
From Reuters
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