How to Use behalf in a Sentence

behalf

noun
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  • But Grainge’s short and poignant speech focused on his love of music and those who work on behalf of artists.
    — Taylor Mims, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Amex submitted refund claims with Air France on our behalf.
    — Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The petition, which was filed on behalf of Reeves and also protects his partner, notes that the actor has suffered substantial distress since the stalking and harassment began.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Beckman extended her condolences to the Rivera family on behalf of the organization.
    — Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Don't write letters or emails to the coach on behalf of your kid.
    — Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Jail records show she was booked, but did not list a lawyer who could speak on her behalf.
    — Bycurt Anderson, Fortune, 7 June 2023
  • Trump/Harris: At the end of the day, Vance and Walz are onstage on behalf of their bosses.
    — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • That suit, like the new ones on behalf of the Uvalde families, focused on the marketing of the weapons.
    — J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
  • The suit was brought on behalf of over 200 U.S.-based applicants.
    — Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The king would technically still be head of state, but the regent would act on behalf of the king.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The MBEs are one of a series of medals and honors that can be awarded by the King on behalf of the government.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • That status allows the lawyers to litigate on behalf of the state.
    — Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected], al, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The two are accused of plotting the attack on behalf of the Islamic State.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
    — Chron, 15 May 2023
  • Because of that, the U.K. held the competition on Ukraine's behalf.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
  • Ross argued the case in October on behalf of one group of voters.
    — Greg Stohr, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2023
  • Not guilty pleas were entered for both Anne and Rob Minard on their behalf during the hearing.
    — Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Those are the sorts of things that a browser, with access to all your web apps and browsing data, could begin to do on your behalf.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Downey was the recipient of the annual prize and used his speech to speak on Gibson’s behalf.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
  • In the clip, Ferrer Van Ginkel sits silently next to a man, who offers an apology on behalf of both of them.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • His views aligned with the statement issued by Cervantes, on behalf of the caucus, Garcia said.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
  • If the owner declines the offer, the contract states, the company can ask the government to seize it on its behalf.
    — Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2023
  • At least four lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Maui residents, and the company’s shares and bond prices have plunged.
    — Peter Eavis, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The rules have applied to journalists who are in the pool, a rotating group that covers the president on behalf of the press corps.
    — Arkansas Online, 11 May 2023
  • Defensively, 80 points in the first half, there was no defense being played at all on our behalf.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Streep was not there to accept the award so presenter Jenny Slate accepted the award on her behalf.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Her cause has taken her to Washington, D.C. to speak for herself and others' behalf.
    — USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • The main event of the convention is the nomination of the presidential ticket on behalf of the party.
    — Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 July 2024
  • Ferrer has pleaded guilty on behalf of himself and on behalf of the website, Backpage.
    — Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
  • If deceased people are owed funds, the person appointed to handle the estate can file a claim on their behalf.
    — Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2023

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