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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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The Integrity Unit of the San Francisco public defender’s office filed a complaint on his behalf in May 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

It was nice to be asked, and your husband “unasked” you on her behalf.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The BDC plans to manage the vehicle on Pantheon’s behalf without charge.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Where parents or guardians didn't set them up, the CTFs were created by the UK government on the child's behalf.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Almost as tall as Tariq always seemed in the moments he said no on my behalf.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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