behalf
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The sports fisherman noted that Alaska has a significant fleet of local trawlers, some of which operate on behalf of coastal Indigenous communities.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
She testified on his behalf, describing him as a devoted father.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
The admission followed reporting in late October from the New York Times, alleging that Megaspeed’s Huang had been recruited to spy on behalf of China’s Ministry of State Security.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
The spokesperson said Defra would use "all available avenues to recover the proceeds of Chowdhury's offending on behalf of taxpayers".
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
No other reformer had logged as many miles on behalf of suffrage—or any other cause.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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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