behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /

NOUN

personal interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

favor side

STRONG

account advantage aid assistance benefit cause concern countenance defense encouragement furtherance good help part place profit recommendation representation sake service stead support welfare

Antonyms

STRONG

blockage disadvantage disapproval discouragement harm hindrance hurt impediment injury loss obstruction stop stoppage

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Bankers working on behalf of the companies have been engaged in takeover discussions, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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“Our union’s negotiating committee is working diligently on behalf of members, and we will continue to respect that process,” NFL Referees Association executive director Scott Green said.

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In April 2024, David filed the suit under the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act, which enables whistleblowers to sue on behalf of the government to recover taxpayer funds.

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Walmart is committed to negotiating on behalf of its customers “so we can deliver value and everyday low prices,” said a Walmart spokeswoman.

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Both partnerships aim to encourage customers to build their own AI agents, which are independent bots that can perform tasks on behalf of humans.

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