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Example Sentences
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A history of persecution on behalf of the U.S. government ingrained fear in Puerto Ricans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Graham benefited from not just Trump’s endorsement but a significant funding advantage over Norman, as well as from outside groups flooding the airwaves on her behalf.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
A parent or legal guardian can open and manage an account on the minor’s behalf, or a probate court can appoint a guardian or conservator, or set up a restricted account, depending on state law.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
In a statement issued on her behalf, she said the case had not "been easy at all" but she wanted to encourage people to come forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
And I was all ready to squeak up on her behalf, if necessary.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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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