behalf
Example Sentences
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“There are so many very good people at the foundation, with so many years doing real work on behalf of America’s national parks, it’s heartbreaking to watch.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Talley also said that he had been in contact with federal law enforcement agencies on Johnson’s behalf.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Agentic AI is technology that can take some action on behalf of humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The case was brought by Albanese's husband, Massimiliano Cali on behalf of their child, a US citizen who is still a minor.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
I’d essentially be proofreading—checking for errors and making suggestions about work that had already been done on behalf of “our team.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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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