by proxy

Example Sentences

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But it’s hard to keep surprises from leaking by proxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Another option for retail investors is investing in firms that work with SpaceX and can benefit by proxy from its success.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

He was replaced by his close aide Sanjay Singh, who was later elected as the organisation's chief, leading to the accusation that Brij Bhushan Singh was still running it by proxy.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Would letting members with a newborn vote by proxy for 12 weeks in fact be the end of the world?

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2025

Nothing is worse than the secret humiliation of being insulted by proxy.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli