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JetBlue Airways was up 2.6% after it also updated guidance early Tuesday and said strong travel demand was offsetting rising fuel costs and impact of operational disruptions.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Japan's core consumer prices narrowed their annual pace of falls for three straight months in July, a sign global commodities inflation was offsetting some of the deflationary pressure from a pandemic-induced spending slump.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2021

Recently the company announced that it was offsetting all its emissions with renewable energy in an effort to go completely carbon-neutral.

From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2018

Earlier this year, Dick’s announced it expected its year-end profits to drop about 10 percent because of reduced sales in golf equipment, which the company says was offsetting gains it made selling other sports gear.

From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2014

Hill was offsetting Mayo's offense, helping San Antonio maintain its lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2011