offshoring

/ ˈɒfˌʃɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of moving a company's operating base to a foreign country where labour costs are cheaper

Example Sentences

Security hawks warn that the deals could backfire given the U.A.E.’s close ties to China and worry about offshoring critical infrastructure.

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"It started with India as the first offshoring location," says Mr Banks.

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Instead of offshoring, Provalus looks for small towns where incomes are low and people are eager for positions that will teach them 21st-century skills.

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But the committee added: "The reduction in territorial emissions since 1990 significantly outweighs the increase in emissions from imports over that period, reflecting the fact that emissions reductions in the UK have largely occurred without offshoring emissions."

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It’ll endanger Americans, baselessly stoke mistrust in one of the future’s most important health technologies and accelerate the offshoring of American biotech jobs that are critical for our national security.

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