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

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

Although Iranian forces have been involved directly in wars in Syria and Iraq, Tehran has mostly fought its enemies abroad by proxy.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“You are both cowards. You fight by proxy because you are too cowardly to challenge each other directly. Afraid that you will fail and have nothing to blame except yourselves.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern