by proxy

Frequency: 8.022.1 per million words

To do something through a substitute rather than in person.

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  • If you cannot attend the meeting, you can vote by proxy.
  • In some cultures, it is still possible for couples to get married by proxy.
  • The CEO often manages the satellite offices by proxy through regional directors.
  • He lived his unfulfilled dreams by proxy through his children's success.
  • Shareholders who are unable to attend the meeting may cast their votes by proxy.
  • The general led the battle by proxy, staying far behind the front lines.
  • She felt the excitement of the concert by proxy while watching her friend's live stream.
  • Can I sign these legal documents by proxy if I am out of the country?
  • The minister was represented by proxy at the international summit.
  • Some parents try to achieve fame by proxy through their children's talent.