How to Use on behalf of in a Sentence

on behalf of

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  • Last month, Byrd filed a motion on behalf of Porter to withdraw his guilty plea.
    Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 22 July 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
  • Software was browsing, comparing and buying on behalf of real people—no clicks required.
    Manav Kapoor, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Two days later, a Mets representative spoke with Moody and apologized on behalf of the team.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • These systems can now recommend actions, initiate workflows and make decisions on behalf of users.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Both Swift and Kelce’s wedding day looks were designed by Anderson on behalf of Dior haute couture.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • The lawsuit lists Nick Avdis, an attorney who spoke at the meeting on behalf of landowners, as a party of interest.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Those methods involve the union ending its exclusive bargaining role on behalf of players and players then suing the league on antitrust grounds.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
  • Earlier this year, Patrick filed a wrongful death lawsuit against some of his wife’s healthcare providers on behalf of the estates of their three deceased children.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Rosenblatt serves as executive in charge of production on behalf of Wonder Project.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Two days after it was signed, the nonprofit filed a lawsuit on behalf of pregnant women who worried for their children's citizenship.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Systems that are designed to maximize interaction will struggle to act credibly on behalf of anyone.
    Barney Hussey-Yeo, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Collins testified on behalf of Ashley Brouillette in the divorce proceedings.
    Alina Hartounian, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • VoteVets is spending nearly $1 million on a TV ad campaign on behalf of Bronin through the primary.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
  • The deal was brokered by WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers.
    Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • Lawyers, who have begun filing lawsuits on behalf of students, faculty, and staff – vying with creditors for remaining assets.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • This time, the bids reached $670,000, and it was sold on behalf of the Buzz Aldrin Family Trust.
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • Campagna negotiated the deal with Kathryn Larsen on behalf of TBS.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Alicia Guerra of the firm Buchalter spoke at the June 16 meeting to voice concerns on behalf of the city related to the project.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Investigators are also seeking to establish whether the suspect had accomplices or acted on behalf of someone else.
    ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The suit was filed on behalf of Yates’ children, who are ages 1, 2, 12 and 14, said Denisse Gastelum, their attorney.
    Theresa Clift july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • His successor Andy Burnham, who is due to take over as prime minister on Monday, has long campaigned on behalf of the bereaved families.
    ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Alayna Glasthal oversaw the project on behalf of Atomic Monster and is an executive producer.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Under this model, the government acts as a shareholder on behalf of the public rather than directing the company's daily operations.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Like Kate’s meeting with Forrest, her meeting with French Gates was on behalf of the Royal Foundation.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • In the late ’80s, the nonprofit filed a landmark case on behalf of Barbara Jiggetts, a single mother of three who was renting an apartment in Queens.
    Spencer Norris, ProPublica, 9 July 2026
  • Larson’s campaign released an internal poll earlier this year, while VoteVets commissioned a poll on behalf of Bronin in May.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
  • Parents and legal guardians must provide evidence of their five-year residency when purchasing licenses on behalf of a child under age 15, as well as the child’s birth certificate.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Ramos and other tribal leaders applauded that step and this year, Ramos is advancing a bill to issue a similar apology on behalf of the Legislature.
    Andrew Graham july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

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