proxy
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He pointed to concerns about job growth, often used as a proxy for economic activity.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“When the algorithm prevents people from saying ‘sex’ or ‘suicide’ or any other sensitive word, it becomes a proxy for human behavior.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Voters in England whose ID is lost or stolen can apply for an emergency proxy vote up until 17:00 on polling day.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he’s willing to pursue a proxy fight and take his offer directly to eBay shareholders if the board refuses.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
The geographic separation between wife and husband was a proxy for the emotional distance that opened between them as the years progressed, exposing an unevenness that was perhaps present from the beginning of their relationship.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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