behalf
Example Sentences
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For half a century, private parties have been able to bring VRA lawsuits on behalf of voters.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Some of the poll’s findings show a degree of complacency on behalf of investors.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"If we do not reach an agreement, my colleagues and I are ready to strike," Martinez added, speaking on behalf of a workforce composed largely of food and beverage concession staff.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
From now, it means anyone selling or changing a test on someone else's behalf will be breaking the law.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He regaled her with stories of Uncle Al’s desperation, and Uncle Al himself made pleas on August’s behalf.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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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