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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
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
"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
Anna Howard Shaw thought Paul was too young and too militant for the job, but she decided to give her a chance after progressive reformer and suffragist Jane Addams spoke up on Paul’s behalf.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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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