indirectly

Example Sentences

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If one looks back on fairly recent American history, Richard Nixon dangled pardons in front of the various Watergate conspirators, directly and indirectly.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

By 2005, the share of directly owned stocks was down to 32%, according to Bogle, with institutional investors controlling the rest indirectly through mutual funds and pension plans.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Banks may be indirectly exposed to private-credit losses through their relationships with LPs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The remainder - they told BBC Verify - would be "indirect" job losses, meaning people that benefit from the oil and gas industry indirectly such as taxi drivers and hospitality workers.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Louis said, ‘Let’s go at this more indirectly.’

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell