The briefcase contained details about the phenol plot and other covert activities to indirectly aid the German war effort.

The encomienda system did not grant people land, but it indirectly aided in the settlers' acquisition of land.

His spiritual movement indirectly aided nationalism, as it rejected caste distinctions and religious prejudices.

As of November 1985, Congress had barred any agency associated with intelligence activities from directly or indirectly aiding the contras.

Mr. Cuomo has given $400,000 from his personal campaign fund to the state Democratic Committee for get-out-the-vote efforts that will indirectly aid the Senate candidates.

For example, a city project to improve surface drainage would indirectly aid the urban poor.

Extensive Khmer preoccupation with great architectural works weakened the ability and readiness of Khmer defenses, indirectly aiding the rebellion.

And yet, his stealth paragraph, threatening as it is, may indirectly aid the cause of organic agriculture by alarming its Congressional supporters.

The Bush Administration is indirectly aiding the rebels without acknowledging it, officials said.

Francisco Gonzalez, 52, manager of a tailoring shop, said he would continue sending money to his sister, though he expressed concern that it might indirectly aid Mr. Castro.