proxy
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In early 2024, for example, he compared influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services with the militant group known as Islamic State.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
She describes various reforms, like the “timing of financial disclosures,” proxy and litigation reform.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The judge described the diversion of public funds as a gross abuse of public trust and said proxy companies and associates were used to siphon money from the projects.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He also proposed that the company reimburse him for the expenses he had incurred in waging the proxy fight, which is a common concession in settlement agreements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
While I never met him, I had the opportunity to see him in action—see him by proxy rather, but I’ll get to that, to him, later.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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