as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him
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Recent Examples of proxies
This simplifies the review of Connelly, where a much broader range of temperature proxies dilutes some conclusions.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past two decades the kingdom has largely been ruled by the Shinawatras or their proxies, or the military.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Kobakhidze attended the funeral of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the inauguration of the new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, standing with a delegation including representatives from Iran’s terrorist proxies — Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Most but not all of the proxies were Shiite.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The United States would need to stay involved in regional affairs, both to assist its partners in defending against resurgent threats from Iran and its proxies and to press for strict Iranian compliance with the agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Banks could develop strong behavioral data models using AI, serving as proxies for collateral and indicators of creditworthiness, thereby opening access for those left behind.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
So, no, non-owners cannot hold any proxies and may not serve on the HOA board.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But as this week’s controversy over DoBetterDNVR shows, these proxies are insufficient.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past two decades the kingdom has largely been ruled by the Shinawatras or their proxies, or the military.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Kobakhidze attended the funeral of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the inauguration of the new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, standing with a delegation including representatives from Iran’s terrorist proxies — Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Most but not all of the proxies were Shiite.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The United States would need to stay involved in regional affairs, both to assist its partners in defending against resurgent threats from Iran and its proxies and to press for strict Iranian compliance with the agreement.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Banks could develop strong behavioral data models using AI, serving as proxies for collateral and indicators of creditworthiness, thereby opening access for those left behind.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
So, no, non-owners cannot hold any proxies and may not serve on the HOA board.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But as this week’s controversy over DoBetterDNVR shows, these proxies are insufficient.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxies
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Mipcom Cannes attracted over 10 500 delegates from more than 100 countries in 2024 and is gearing up to another busy edition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yet even as many conference delegates voiced confidence that the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 would be reached, others were quick to point out the obstacles that remained.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Agency representatives did not respond to requests for information about the latest number of people arrested in connection with the Chicago-area operation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The letter was signed by seven other North Carolina representatives.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The guild was involved with the WGA action in the States and has struck meaningful deals of late with the likes of the BBC, Netflix and the trade body that represents UK agents.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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That role is now shared between sheriff’s deputies, since the former full-time SRO is on leave.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Saline County deputies on Wednesday arrested a man in the killing of two women from the Bauxite area who were reported missing in July, a Thursday news release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shira Perlmutter, described by her attorneys as a leading copyright expert, was appointed by then-Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in October 2020.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vouchers would be renewable for up to six months, but would be contingent on participants engaging with case managers.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Proxies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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