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on behalf of

ADVERB
for someone
Synonyms
WEAK
in behalf of in support of on the side of

Example Sentences

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Al Zayani, speaking on behalf of the oil-exporting Gulf countries, said the failure to pass the resolution "sends the wrong signal to the world."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“The people that we are negotiating with now on behalf of Iran are much more reasonable,” he said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

SaaS companies have rolled out AI tools, such as agents that can autonomously take actions on behalf of humans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

If I wanted to do serious work on behalf of gay people, I needed more than slogans and passion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She suggested her willingness to once again lecture on behalf of the faith.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock