acting for

Example Sentences

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But in the case of AI171, the information revealed by the investigation so far has triggered a major backlash from safety campaigners, pilots' groups and lawyers acting for the bereaved relatives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Classic examples include lawyers acting for clients, administrators of a legal trust acting for beneficiaries, executors for heirs, corporate directors for shareholders, and members of a partnership for one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Lawyers acting for the survivors and families of victims told national broadcaster RNZ the decision had been a "huge relief".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He is due to be questioned by Sir Max Hill KC, a former director of public prosecutions in England and Wales, one of the lawyers acting for the claimants.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

This is an acknowledgment that we are acting, for what else can we do in such a setup?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood