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indirect

[in-duh-rekt, -dahy-] / ˌɪn dəˈrɛkt, -daɪ- /


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While Japan doesn’t manufacture the core AI chips, its best-performing stocks are indirect beneficiaries of the AI boom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

However, the overall undershoot in inflation compared to expectations suggests that the indirect effect of higher global energy prices will be smaller than assumed, Berenberg economist Andrew Wishart says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

To get to the small but sunny corridor that houses the work, one might make a few indirect turns and cross the gallery containing Andreas Gursky’s “Ocean” series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The order also prevented him from having any direct or indirect dealings with a number of other boats run by his company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s an indirect reference to the bell tower incident.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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