proxies

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Options are stock proxies and they let investors control more stock for less money than buying stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The agreement, Sherman said, quickly opened up diplomatic inroads between the U.S. and Iran that could have yielded future talks on subjects including missiles and regional proxies.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme Jukes confirmed the Met was investigating Iranian-backed proxies linked to the recent incidents.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But for the documents they should be most concerned about, healthcare proxies and financial power of attorney, the share stands at 17% and 8%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

And I wanted to hear the voices one truly never hears, the voices of guards— those on the front lines of our prison policies, society’s proxies.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover