indirectly

Example Sentences

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Last week I learned that I too have been accused by Pangram, albeit indirectly, of publishing AI-generated content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Through a trust, he also indirectly controls voting shares that represent nearly 46 million common shares upon conversion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

In Burkina Faso, around four million of the country's 23 million inhabitants depend directly or indirectly on the cotton sector.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Messages are certainly being passed from the US to Iran, but indirectly, via intermediaries like Pakistan that enjoy good relations with both governments.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Most commonly, you’d hear them referred to indirectly, in connection with an object or a chore.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro