behest

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He set his sights on Greenland, apparently at the behest of a cosmetics heir pal.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

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

Cherones left the show at the behest of its star Jerry Seinfeld.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

They formed this collective in 2024 at the behest of Don Was, Blue Note’s president, to mark the 85th anniversary of the label, which is as venerable as any in jazz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

The trader assumed that we were selling the animals at the regent’s behest, and we did not correct him.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela