Sentence examples for were offset from inspiring English sources
noun
Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
- Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat.
In the past, these surpluses were offset by American deficits.
Although he had capital gains, they were offset by losses.
In many cases, big hits were offset by big flops.
GTR's losses were offset by a strong performance at Southeastern and London Midland.
Those increases were offset somewhat by a drop of 0.2percentt in sales of autos.
The declines in investment banking were offset by gains in the clearing and custody business.
Those gains were offset by a 20percentt decline in construction and forestry equipment sales.
Revenues of $3.5 billion were offset by expenses of $3.8 billion.
Soft domestic personal computer sales were offset by growth in corporate and international sales.
Another study shows market declines were offset by new accounts and additional contributions.
In the end the big thrills were offset by the small disappointments.
