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And, true to history, Local 99 has endorsed Rivas, but without spending money on her behalf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Joining the broader Silicon Valley craze, the group aims to ride the wave of so-called "agentic" AI, which has moved the technology beyond a simple chatbot to one that acts on your behalf.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
One option is to make direct payments to medical providers or educational institutions on someone else’s behalf for qualified expenses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Law firm Thompsons Solicitors is pursuing a civil legal action against NHS Lanarkshire on behalf of 31 former patients who were harmed by Singh while carrying out work for the health board.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Suzuki and Bosnitch appealed to the courts on Bobby’s behalf for him to become a political refugee from the United States and be allowed to live in Japan.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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