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indirectly

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


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Most of the losses were caused, directly or indirectly, by presidential removal.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

That is why friendship is usually produced indirectly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

We must, therefore, leave the Science article behind and rely on other kinds of evidence to get to grips with the structure of Neanderthal groups indirectly.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

Specifically, the court noted that existing disclosure laws and rules about earmarking donations already act as disincentives for donors hoping to use parties as a means to indirectly funnel money to candidates.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

“It was strange. She seemed to think I had some connection with the child. As I do, I suppose, indirectly, through you. It was...”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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