indirect

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"Individuals recovering from severe viral pneumonia, particularly those with smoking history, may benefit from enhanced lung cancer surveillance, and preventing severe infection through vaccination may confer indirect cancer protection benefits."

From Science Daily

Ravens might remember past feeds or notice indirect signs like bones as they establish their mental maps.

From Barron's

A European Commission notice from 2021 defines a conflict of interest as a situation wherein a "financial actor's" impartiality is compromised "for reasons involving... economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest".

From Barron's

Adams has stated he had "no direct or indirect" involvement and has repeatedly denied ever being in the IRA.

From BBC

Last month, Larijani traveled to Oman to prepare for indirect nuclear talks with the U.S., as Washington amassed an armada of warships and a fleet of aircraft in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal