Sentence examples for be a proxy confrontation from inspiring English sources

Indeed, in the view of some of Lekuton's supporters the election was shaping up to be a proxy confrontation between the West and Islam — a clash of civilizations in the Kenyan bush.

Might LA be a proxy for America?

This is a proxy war".

This was a proxy, of sorts.

Unemployment claims are a proxy for layoffs.

Jobless claims are a proxy for layoffs.

Applications are a proxy for layoffs.

"It's a proxy for enthusiasm".

Δ13CWSOM is a proxy for IWUE72.

Team management is a proxy for leadership.

… It's a proxy for "Citizen Kane".