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Meanings of acting on behalf in English

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Usage of acting on behalf in English
1
I don't think they are acting on behalf of consumers, said Higgins.
The Guardian
2
It has consistently denied acting on behalf of Russian interests against Ukraine.
Reuters
3
Annan is acting on behalf of the United Nations and Arab League.
Reuters
4
Family First was simply acting on behalf of all families, Mr McCoskrie said.
Radio NZ
5
A man of smoke, sir, acting on behalf of someone in the background.
Dope
6
Acquire was said to be acting on behalf of various registered training organisations.
The Guardian
7
I am a lawyer, and I am acting on behalf of a client.
The Avenger
8
He did not say he was acting on behalf of the Democratic Party.
The new yorker
9
Well done to Mrs Denham for acting on behalf of the staff there.
The Irish Times
10
Law firms acting on behalf of other companies declined or were unable to comment.
Reuters
11
More often than not, though, he was acting on behalf of international relief organizations.
Act of treason
12
I don't care how long that takes, I'm acting on behalf of our people.
Radio NZ
13
The Canadians are acting on behalf of the Americans here.
The Irish Times
14
He could have been acting on behalf of someone else.
The Assassin’s Blade
15
The four Iranians were acting on behalf of the government-linked Iranian Revolutionary Guard, prosecutors said.
Radio NZ
16
I was perturbed to be asked if I was acting on behalf of any grouping.
The Irish Times
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Acting on behalf through the time
Acting on behalf across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common