indirectly

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Within commodities, copper is among BofA’s top picks as powering AI will indirectly drive demand for the metal on persistent supply tightness, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Investors these days are either indirectly or directly invested in AI, he said, “or it’s a threat. So you have to understand it.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Virtually every advanced military in the world depends directly or indirectly on the country’s supply chain of rare earths.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

When the departing Salah called out Slot's style of play indirectly in a social media post two weeks ago that was liked by other Liverpool players, it was a clear attack on his manager's leadership.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell