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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are net of" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts discussing financial figures or calculations, typically to indicate that certain deductions or exclusions have been made.
Example: "The final revenue figures are net of all expenses and taxes."
Alternatives: "are after deductions" or "are excluding".
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("Net" means the figures are net of debts owed).
(Notably, the company's revenue figures are net of Facebook's cut).
And, if you look more closely at the savings, they are net of the upfront cost.
As in the original analysis, the rates are net of population growth.
(The $1.8 trillion in cuts over ten years are net of the $400 billion in stimulus spending).
(Payment rates quoted by insurance companies and specialist Web sites are net of fees and represent amounts paid to investors).
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h) In all cases, the figures are nets of forest fires and plagues.
This payment is net of tax – the gross amount is £6.25.
This payment is net of income tax – the gross amount is £6.25.
The price is net of Novacept's cash balance, Cytyc said.
(If that seems high, remember that the 5-6% return usually quoted is net of corporate-profits tax).
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