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stalking-horse 1. a horse or an imitation one used by a hunter to hide behind while stalking his quarry 2. a candidate put forward by one group to divide the opposition or mask the candidacy of another person for whom the stalking-horse would then withdraw How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some school officials privately voiced concerns that Chick is acting as a stalking-horse for Villaraigosa in his criticism of the district, but aides to the mayor said he was as surprised as everyone by her announcement. Pursuant to a dramatic and spirited bidding process, Gordon Brothers emerged as the winning bidder, topping a stalking-horse bid previously submitted by M&M Meat Shops, Canada's largest retailer of specialty frozen foods. In the past, he's been something of a stalking-horse for'' county Supervisor Michael D. |
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