behest

Example Sentences

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Operatives working at the behest of the country’s intelligence services and military stole about $1.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022 alone, according to the Treasury Department.

From New York Times

The pan beating is taking place across France once more Monday evening at 8 p.m., at the behest of ATTAC, an anti-capitalism activist group.

From Seattle Times

At the behest of the descendants, Rep. Don.

From Washington Post

Anti-immigrant fervor has always been a big part of the Republican brand even when the leadership, usually at the behest of some big business libertarian donor types, were pushing their "compassionate conservatism" on the subject.

From Salon

Abdullah Alaoudh, the Freedom Initiative’s U.S.-based Saudi director, said he regularly receives threats to his life on social media from users he suspects of acting at the behest of the Saudi government.

From Washington Post