behalf
Example Sentences
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Office of Government Ethics, showed the pace of trading on the president’s behalf far exceeded previous quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
It installs grid infrastructure on behalf of utility customers.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Mejer’s attorneys declined to comment directly on the case, but released a short statement on behalf of their client.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“I present this gift to First Turkey. On behalf of the Water Monster of the Agave Pond, through Nathan, made by my family, a sash.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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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