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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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"We don't want Australia to become a safe haven for people who are undertaking foreign interference on behalf of other countries," Barrett said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Citizen scientists on behalf of Save the River Tywi, who have been conducting tests on the river, said there was evidence of pollution coming from farms, companies based along the river and people.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The funding, deployed by venture-capital firms on behalf of investors including pension funds, university endowments and wealthy individuals, is funneled into young companies and startups that show potential for robust growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

You are an interested party, so I don’t believe you are the most appropriate person to field these questions from an attorney on her behalf.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

She’d never seen someone get so angry or vengeful on her behalf.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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