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It also established at least one clear boundary in American diplomacy: Rubio may travel the world on behalf of the president, but he won’t be doing it with a cooler full of fermented cabbage.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Noonan says she’s grateful, particularly to the people she believes reached out to UnitedHealthcare on her behalf, but she questions whether most Americans would see the same result.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Procura will prepay certain suppliers on GM’s behalf, giving them the capital required to make and store inventory set aside for the Detroit automaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Significantly, they "will not be required to stage the event on behalf of another member".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Gods and goddesses could not be bothered with hearing prayers from mortals; that was why Father Olufemi held shukrani services to receive and relay prayers on the people’s behalf.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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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