behalf
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Painter said that in a “blind trust,” the president wouldn’t know what securities were being bought or sold on his behalf.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
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
Annie’s attorneys and all those who spoke out on her behalf went above and beyond in their dedication to her case.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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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