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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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By the end of this year, it plans to unveil a new AI platform that automatically studies its users and takes actions on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He has called on the bishops to defend the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees, and they have answered by submitting legal briefs to the Supreme Court on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Ciswaka, who uses the company name Corporate Immigration UK, regularly posts on social media about the domestic abuse concession and boasts about successes he's had on behalf of clients asking for help via this route.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But on behalf of all survivors everywhere, of any gender, identity or age, let me give you some blanket answers to “Why now?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

There was Charlie—whose last letter had been too long ago—sticking his sweet neck out on my behalf.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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