the gains overbalance the losses

  • 1o|ver|bal|ance — «OH vuhr BAL uhns», verb, anced, anc|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to be greater than, as in weight, importance, or value; outweigh: »The gains overbalanced the losses. SYNONYM(S): overpower, subdue. 2. to cause to lose balance: »As he leaned …

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