behalf
Example Sentences
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The Treasury said this approach avoids unnecessary costs and ensures "value is maintained on behalf of the public".
From BBC
You deserve to have every institution around you work on your behalf — not to protect the people who hurt you, and not to protect the image of a family.
From Los Angeles Times
“We are now in the process of gathering all the facts and look forward to presenting a vigorous defense on behalf of Mr. Keenan.”
From Los Angeles Times
A man accused of organising a "shadow policing" operation on behalf of China has denied ordering surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
From BBC
The action is the second brought on behalf of Person, who competed internationally for the United States from 1999 to 2007.
From Los Angeles Times
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