indirectly

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If one looks back on fairly recent American history, Richard Nixon dangled pardons in front of the various Watergate conspirators, directly and indirectly.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

By 2005, the share of directly owned stocks was down to 32%, according to Bogle, with institutional investors controlling the rest indirectly through mutual funds and pension plans.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Banks may be indirectly exposed to private-credit losses through their relationships with LPs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Iran's approach has also imposed limitations, especially in its insistence that the negotiations mainly be conducted indirectly, through Oman, their trusted mediator.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

That Eratosthenes was the architect of Euergetes’ proposed calendar—and indirectly of ours as well—is not a proven fact.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro