behest

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He set his sights on Greenland, apparently at the behest of a cosmetics heir pal.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

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

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

That investigation came at the behest of Cornyn.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Then, at someone’s behest, he put the pack on and posed for pictures.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson