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

Another option, though, would be to let the House vote to allow members with newborns to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, and get this over with.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2025

Later that month, after a rule change, she became the first MP to vote by proxy.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

“No, thank you. I’ll do it by proxy, when your grandpa comes. Don’t tease, but go home and rest, for you’ll be up half the night. Bless you, Teddy, bless you!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott