indirectly

Example Sentences

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What receives less attention is how prolonged uncertainty feeds inflation indirectly.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It almost looks like the NBA upper brass — Adam Silver and his cohorts/consultants — have directly or indirectly “suggested” that referees simply “let ‘em play.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

In 2006, then defense secretary Robert Gates indirectly appeared to confirm Israel's nuclear program in testimony to Congress while discussing Iran.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The King indirectly addressed the tensions in a speech in front of the US Congress, which received a standing-ovation.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

This flattening process is happening at warp speed and directly or indirectly touching a lot more people on the planet at once.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman