behalf

Example Sentences

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“Administrator Zeldin, on behalf of the president, is going to hold insurance companies accountable to the great people of California,” the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Collective Impact also allegedly paid more than $45,000 to or on behalf of her son going towards payroll, back rent payments and graduate school tuition, according to Jenkins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“I thought taking action was the right thing to do on behalf of the shareholders.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The decision to hold a state visit is made by the government, with the King travelling on behalf of the Foreign Office.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Gods and goddesses could not be bothered with hearing prayers from mortals; that was why Father Olufemi held shukrani services to receive and relay prayers on the people’s behalf.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray