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indirectly

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


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Talks continued indirectly through Pakistani and Qatari mediators, the people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Certain types of cash-value life insurance can also play a role in indirectly reducing or even avoiding some RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Virtually every advanced military in the world depends directly or indirectly on the country’s supply chain of rare earths.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

When the departing Salah called out Slot's style of play indirectly in a social media post two weeks ago that was liked by other Liverpool players, it was a clear attack on his manager's leadership.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

By protecting thepanda—and, by necessary extension, its habitat—conservationists are also indirectly protecting the many other species that share the panda’s ecosystem, that are under its “umbrella.”

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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