behalf
Example Sentences
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But on behalf of all survivors everywhere, of any gender, identity or age, let me give you some blanket answers to “Why now?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Kaufman acknowledged mistakes can occur, but suggested many complaints arise when parents complete age checks on behalf of their children or misunderstand the process.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The New York state comptroller manages nearly $300 billion in pension assets on behalf of teachers, firefighters and civil servants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Under these agreements, local law enforcement officers conduct operations on ICE’s behalf, including confirmation of address and school enrollment, and then pass any information they collect to the Department of Homeland Security.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
There was a selfless and steely tone to his voice, that of a person delivering bad news to other people while remaining strong on their behalf.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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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