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ˈstalk·ing horse N

2. stalking horse (pretext):

stalking horse
pretveza f
stalking horse
izgovor m

3. stalking horse POL:

stalking horse
navidezni kandidat(ka) m (f)
stalking horse
formalni kandidat(ka) m (f)

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The stalking horse candidate has some advantage for making the opening bid.
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In business, the strategy is sometimes called a stalking horse bid, but the same principles apply.
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None of the presumed front-runners has emerged as a stalking horse for one or other of the two factions.
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But there was resistance to the move and initial suspicion that her candidacy was just a stalking horse for keeping his options open.
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The stalking horse appears to be acting for and as themselves, but there are others in the shadows.
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Leading to a fertile ground for the stalking horse with the promise of a new deal.
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The preseason favorite can become the also-ran, and the player who gallops to an early lead can be caught by a stalking horse.
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The stalking horse pretends to be interested in a concept themselves, but in reality they are testing an idea for another.
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He is bitterly opposed to the succession of his nephew to the presidency, and presents himself as a stalking horse contender.
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It will be interesting to see if it is a stalking horse for the rest of the industry or simply out there on its own.
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