by proxy

Example Sentences

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But it’s hard to keep surprises from leaking by proxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Another option for retail investors is investing in firms that work with SpaceX and can benefit by proxy from its success.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

At the beginning of the year, a bipartisan group of younger members of Congress introduced a resolution that would allow members who are new parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2025

Although Iranian forces have been involved directly in wars in Syria and Iraq, Tehran has mostly fought its enemies abroad by proxy.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“No, thank you. I’ll do it by proxy, when your grandpa comes. Don’t tease, but go home and rest, for you’ll be up half the night. Bless you, Teddy, bless you!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott