proxy
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That retail shareholder base has consistently voted with Musk, often against proxy advisors’ recommendations—especially on issues related to Musk’s pay awards, which have historically included large amounts of incentive-laden stock.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"It's a proxy prime ministerial election in a sense," says Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
And activist investor Sardar Biglari vowed to remove her through a proxy battle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
And three, that headline inflation was a reasonable proxy for the cost of being old in America.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Finally, when the match ends, Zero stands up with his proxy and steps away from the glass cylinder without a word.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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