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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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X's second commitment is to withhold UK access to accounts reported for posting UK illegal terrorist content, if it determines they are operated by, or on behalf of, a terrorist organisation proscribed in the UK.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It installs grid infrastructure on behalf of utility customers.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Annie’s attorneys and all those who spoke out on her behalf went above and beyond in their dedication to her case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The journalist died at his Manhattan home after a short illness, publicist Sean Katz told the Associated Press on behalf of Reed’s friend William Kapfer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Anna, I’m speaking on behalf of Mr. Nixon,” Mitchell told Chennault.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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