vicariously

Example Sentences

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So I have to live vicariously through you two.

From Los Angeles Times

Zubaydah alleged that London was "vicariously liable" for multiple wrongs against him, including conspiracy to injure, false imprisonment and negligence.

From Barron's

Since these were public officials acting under the state's authority, "the government must answer for the resulting harm" and thus was "vicariously liable", the judge said.

From BBC

The allure is powerful, and for men, living vicariously through Nick Tarabay’s Ashur, an up-by-his-sandal-straps hero for the ages, is easy to do.

From Salon

Now, we go on remembering vicariously, performing rituals of solemnity and sorrow to honour those who died, but the meaning of those rituals have changed over the years.

From BBC