behalf
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Whether the proposal involves government-supported family benefits, universal child care, industrial policy, subsidized housing or publicly funded college, the common thread is confidence that centralized institutions can effectively organize resources on behalf of citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Not only that - I got up this morning anticipating being in the audience, on your behalf, for a Farage victory speech, here in Clacton, and then doing an interview him afterwards.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Noonan says she’s grateful, particularly to the people she believes reached out to UnitedHealthcare on her behalf, but she questions whether most Americans would see the same result.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Procura will prepay certain suppliers on GM’s behalf, giving them the capital required to make and store inventory set aside for the Detroit automaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I present this gift to First Turkey. On behalf of the Water Monster of the Agave Pond, through Nathan, made by my family, a sash.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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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