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Example Sentences

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This wasn’t the first time my mother called on me on my father’s behalf.

From Salon

Denmark's representative Elsebeth Sondergaard Krone, speaking on behalf of the European Union, said the bloc "stands firm in defence of the court in the face of threats and sanctions against the court".

From Barron's

It is my job, after a careful examination of the facts, to call it, on your behalf, in careful, precise language.

From BBC

Investors must be 18 to open accounts on their own, but custodial accounts let parents start investing on behalf of minors.

From The Wall Street Journal

As his chief of staff, Yermak wielded enormous power at the top of government and was even trusted to negotiate on Ukraine's behalf at peace talks with the US.

From BBC