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indirectly

/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/ adverb B1
  1. In an indirect manner. · His alcoholism had a direct effect on his health, and indirectly caused problems for others.
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In this way I am no doubt indirectly responsible for Dr.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 70 · B2
“Yes; I am calculating—by the way, Morcerf, that indirectly concerns you—I am calculating what the house of Danglars must have gained by the last rise in Haiti bonds; from 206 they have risen to 409 in three days, and the prudent banker had purchased at 206; therefore he must have made 300,000 livres.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 565 · C1

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