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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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Barrett said he then "provided, or attempted to provide, information obtained in Ukraine to individuals he believed were acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services".

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Citizen scientists on behalf of Save the River Tywi, who have been conducting tests on the river, said there was evidence of pollution coming from farms, companies based along the river and people.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Conagra now has its own employees assess the prototypes on behalf of the average customer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Only a court-appointed executor or administrator generally has the authority to act on behalf of the probate estate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

He knows letters have been written on his behalf, asking for clemency.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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