behalf

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

If I wanted to do serious work on behalf of gay people, I needed more than slogans and passion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched by accountant Jeremy Newman on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“If we needed to, we could execute those options on behalf of the president of the United States and this department, or maybe we don’t have to use them at all. Maybe negotiations will work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“We’re Suquamish and Duwamish, actually. Just like Chief Seattle. He signed the Treaty of Point Elliott on behalf of both tribes.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day