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If a company has too much money, it should hand it back to its shareholders, not try to pick stocks on their behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The law firm that filed the suit on behalf of the insurance company handles workers’ compensation cases, a representative said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
US intelligence agencies had been monitoring Alice Huang and concluded that she was acting on behalf of the Chinese government, according to unnamed sources cited by The New York Times.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
An elder-law attorney can review any existing powers of attorney or other documents, explain who has authority to act on his behalf and also give you advice on your options if you suspect financial exploitation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Max liked that Dad sounded so fierce on Max’s behalf.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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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