How to Use on behalf of in a Sentence

on behalf of

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  • No one will be allowed to pick up these items on behalf of others.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The board declined it on behalf of a plan whose author has held the job for five months.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • So on behalf of kids like me and the families who come after us, thank you.
    — Michelle Marchante september 11, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Sheen raised funds and traveled the world on behalf of Catholic missions.
    — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That is the record Dawson is now invoking on behalf of a drink.
    — Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, Byrd filed a motion on behalf of Porter to withdraw his guilty plea.
    — Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026
  • Turkish clubs handle tax on behalf of their players, who tend to be paid huge ‘net’ salaries as a result.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Which human and nonhuman identities can act on behalf of the brand?
    — Hope Frank, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Our differences enable us to invent on behalf of our customers.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • But those big returns won't come without some sacrifice on behalf of account holders.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The same sources indicate that agent Mendes is handling this matter on behalf of the Dutch club.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Jesse Ehrman and Cate Adams are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Red Lobster declined to comment on behalf of Adamolekun for this story.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Future plans on behalf of the project include an upcoming tour by Beard and select album artists.
    — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The person asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak on behalf of the company.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Avery has worked as an expert witness on behalf of both riders and theme parks but has not been involved in an X2 case.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This is the kind of work ADA does every day on behalf of this field, often without notice.
    — Charles "chuck" Henderson, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ridinger recalls being just 18 when she was asked to speak publicly on behalf of their fledgling company.
    — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On the one hand, the networks want to take a stand on behalf of press freedom and against efforts to intimidate coverage.
    — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Being first will better enable us to address those risks on behalf of the American people.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a consumer, Michael Thomas, of DeKalb, Ill.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Class actions are a type of case where individuals or groups can sue on behalf of a much larger collection of people.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lady Kitty Spencer served as the conduit who accepted the award on behalf of the fashion house.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Most death penalty states allow a few members of the media to witness executions on behalf of the public.
    — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The letter, which was written on behalf of workers, details seven allegations of wage theft.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An online fundraiser has been set up on behalf of the Romero family to help pay for funeral and memorial costs.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • At worst, a lack of vision on behalf of the creative director or an overbearing executive team.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Hearn’s attorneys are demanding an apology on behalf of the Olympian.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • In this case really listening meant taking action on behalf of their employees.
    — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia entered the war the following year on behalf of the government.
    — Ahmed Al-Haj, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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