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Example Sentences
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“Administrator Zeldin, on behalf of the president, is going to hold insurance companies accountable to the great people of California,” the official said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Tech executives have talked about a future in which AI agents will shop and buy items on behalf of consumers, with their approval.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Tech and finance executives say Wall Street isn’t far from offering agentic AI that can act on a person’s behalf across numerous accounts—essentially remaking the world of wealth management and investment advice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The decision to hold a state visit is made by the government, with the King travelling on behalf of the Foreign Office.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
She had appeared before that group and spoken on behalf of female suffrage for decades.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.