on behalf of

Example Sentences

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Her parents became ardent advocates on behalf of missing children.

From Los Angeles Times

“The City’s previous statement about the weekend event at the Trousdale home was inaccurate, and on behalf of the City, I would like to apologize to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family,” Hunt-Coffey said.

From Los Angeles Times

A special prosecutor is re-examining the Spivey investigation and has impaneled a grand jury to assess the allegations of police misconduct on behalf of Boyd and Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the lead opinion on behalf of the 6-3 court.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the judge said Bembridge had a public role and had failed to carry out his duties on behalf of the King for a corrupting motive.

From BBC