behalf
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Painter said that in a “blind trust,” the president wouldn’t know what securities were being bought or sold on his behalf.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
For half a century, private parties have been able to bring VRA lawsuits on behalf of voters.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
The company has started rolling out what it calls Gemini Spark, a personal agent it says is capable of navigating a user’s digital life and acting on his or her behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Some of the poll’s findings show a degree of complacency on behalf of investors.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Oh, we’re definitely good again, because here Malik is, going in on somebody on my behalf.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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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