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on behalf of

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for someone
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A coroner has rejected a request for anonymity made on behalf of three council workers who are expected to give evidence at the inquest into the death of Sara Sharif.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Isaiah’s three siblings, also alleges the Lynwood Unified School District, where some of the children were enrolled, failed to investigate their alleged repeated absence from the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, which manages more than $2 trillion on behalf of Japanese workers, used to park around 60% of its assets in Japanese government bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Aaron Watkins apologised on behalf of Officer 3 and accepted his conduct "undoubtably" contributed to the courts and parties involved being misled, but denied it had been the result of dishonesty.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

“Can you speak on behalf of other prisoners here?”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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