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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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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

Traditional custodial accounts are available at most brokerages and let an adult, usually a parent, manage an account on behalf of a child of any age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He promised to give them "a big salute on behalf of the American people and beyond that".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

He knows important people have written letters on his behalf, people like his attorney and his senior district Hitler Youth leader and even Hugo, asking for clemency.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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