proxy
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But job growth -- often used as a proxy for economic activity -- has see-sawed 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
He continued: "The prosecution case is that these defendants, together with Mr Andrei, were recruited to undertake a proxy attack on Mr Zeraati on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Understanding that the press, as the public’s proxy, was the most important agent in his campaign, Howard wouldn’t leave the reporters alone.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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