behalf
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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
Would he travel 5,000 miles to fight a war, especially on behalf of a country, like Estonia, that’s about the same size as Maryland?
From Slate • May 27, 2026
She said one message from an uncle that had come out of Iran during the blackout had been him wishing himself happy birthday on her behalf.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Will traditional credit-card payment rails remain relevant in a world where artificial-intelligence agents end up making payments on a consumer’s behalf?
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
Suesetta says, “On behalf of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Bethel, we thank you for being a role model to us and a pillar of hope to the nation.”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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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