behest

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It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Months later, a psychiatrist evaluated Acacio at the behest of the medical board and found he has a “mental condition affecting his ability to practice medicine safely,” according to the document.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

This marked a turnaround after years of tension fueled by Canada’s arrest in 2018, at the U.S.’s behest, of a senior Huawei Technologies executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

This month, Australia's federal police charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Scrubbed clean at Lombardy’s behest, Bobby was dressed in a dark shirt and starched khaki pants for the first evening of play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady