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proxy

[prok-see] / ˈprɒk si /


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“Top-heaviness is a proxy for bureaucracy,” explains Michele Zanini, co-founder of the Management Lab.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The proxy statements warn that Palantir’s software is linked to Israel’s surveillance of Palestinians, ICE’s deportation and surveillance practices, and the reported creation of a U.S. multiagency database merging Americans’ data, among other projects.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Their mother made Jerry her health proxy and Arnold the executor of her will, forcing in effect their cooperation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Beside him, his proxy nods once at the crowd, and the ones who had responded in code now nod back once.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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