单词	stalking horse
释义	stalking horse noun stalk·​ing horse ˈstȯ-kiŋ-  1 : a horse or a figure like a horse behind which a hunter stalks game 2 : something used to mask a purpose 3 : a candidate put forward to divide the opposition or to conceal someone's real candidacy Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web But Maui Brewing was chosen as the stalking horse for the upcoming auction. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022 The New Family Act is also a stalking horse for the ultimate destruction of Social Security as a bulwark against poverty in old age. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 As a stalking horse, Maui Brewing signed an asset purchase agreement for Modern Times that will stand unless an acceptable higher offer comes in. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2022 Co-belligerency, however, is a stalking horse for other fears. John Yoo, National Review, 19 Mar. 2022 Trump is the best understood as a sort of stalking horse for the discontent among his closest allies in Congress -- and those, like Jones, who want to come to Congress. Chris Cillizza, CNN, 10 Feb. 2022 Know who has to be loving the Trump as stalking horse stuff? Chris Cillizza, CNN, 8 Dec. 2021 The company has a stalking horse bid and bankruptcy financing agreement from 888 Capital (which is controlled by the financial firm Regal Investments with a minority interest held by Pauline). Walter Loeb, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 The stalking horse bid from 888 Capital includes a credit bid worth about $15 million as well as $300,000 in cash for assumed liabilities. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1 stalking horse noun as in favorite Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance favorite dark horse crown prince competitor entry contestant favorite son entrant running mate qualifier candidate applicant spoiler hopeful seeker claimant aspirant expectant campaigner contender nominee pretender prospect applier Antonyms & Near Antonyms incumbent noncandidate officeholder awardee inductee honoree dropout See More
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