behest

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It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Months later, a psychiatrist evaluated Acacio at the behest of the medical board and found he has a “mental condition affecting his ability to practice medicine safely,” according to the document.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He’s accusing them of betraying the U.S. at the behest of nefarious interests he didn’t identify, no doubt because they don’t exist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

There is no real reason for tear glands to overproduce tears at the behest of emotion.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth