proxy
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But job growth -- often used as a proxy for economic activity -- has see-sawed wildly between expansion and contraction from month to month.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Exxon noted in its proxy filing that the same shareholder resolution has failed 16 times in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
She describes various reforms, like the “timing of financial disclosures,” proxy and litigation reform.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“We had held off on filing our definitive proxy statement and first letter to shareholders in hopes that we could resolve this situation with a constructive settlement, but we will be issuing both.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Of course they will, they are used to it now. Do it this minute, sir!” commanded Jo, fearing he might propose a proxy.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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