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stalking-horse

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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


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Stalking-horse candidate Dr Bill Wilson is a key ally of Alex Neil, whom Swinney defeated for the leadership three years ago.
 
 
 
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