behalf
Example Sentences
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Matar's defense lawyers said he never acted on behalf of any terrorist organization, even if he was angry about the blasphemous nature of "The Satanic Verses."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Medical billing companies—the most prominent is HaloMD—submit claims on behalf of providers and take a cut of provider awards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The ceremony took place in the Rose Garden, with manager Dave Roberts giving a speech on behalf of the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
As BBC Sport previously reported, an unnamed executive contacted the Premier League on behalf of his club and 10 others just a few days after the buyout.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I told you you wouldn’t believe me,” Angela said, and she sounded so sad that Jonah felt guilty on Chip’s behalf.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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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