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indirectly

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


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Tencent’s stance echoes Meta’s early messaging on AI investment returns, which were expected to come indirectly through ad-targeting improvements before shifting toward external compute services.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

A kitchen colander is one way to indirectly observe the eclipse.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Known as special-purpose vehicles, the funds hold shares in private companies either directly or indirectly, by investing themselves in other funds with stakes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Even inland species, such as tilapia or pond-based farmed shrimp, she said, could be affected by El Niño indirectly through a breakdown in fish meal supplies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

It was the first hint of praise I’d received, however indirectly, from anyone at Sing Sing.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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