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The defendant was asked for an explanation and he said he had received instructions to prepare wills on behalf of the individuals referred to.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process and I am open to them," Burnham wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 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
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
"Colonel Yurchenko," Ames announced, "I welcome you to the United States on behalf of the president of the United States."
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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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