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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /


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That address has also shown up in Michigan obituaries advising mourners how to donate to The Fellowship on behalf of the deceased.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The building is managed by property company Stelmain on behalf of Dunaskin Properties, while the ground-floor retail unit where the fire began is owned by Afton Estates.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mangione has been hailed by some on social media as a modern Robin Hood, fighting against a rigged system on behalf of working people.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The White House has looked to introduce similar to Ireland’s new initiative, where tech companies in the U.S. would pay for the power plants added to the grid on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“I’m here on behalf of the Oakland Police Department to help facilitate a fair exchange of ideas.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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