behalf
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Sir Patrick Stewart 'used his stage on behalf of others'
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
An elder-law attorney can review any existing powers of attorney or other documents, explain who has authority to act on his behalf and also give you advice on your options if you suspect financial exploitation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Australia-based wealth managers have been investing on Tuvalu's behalf in funds holding stakes in coal, gas and oil, a previous investigation by AFP found.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
The news comes after years of fighting on behalf of her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were jailed in 2023 for tax evasion and bank fraud.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Tucson Daily Star reports on Joey’s accomplishments in the Philippines—not just the war effort, but her advocacy on behalf of the “leper colonies” there.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing behalf
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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