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Example sentences for "behalf"

Lexicographically close words:
begynne; begynneth; begynning; begynnyng; begynnynge; behalfe; behalve; behaue; behaued; behauiour
  1. Times and ideas have changed since the days of feudalism, and the South only repeats in behalf of slavery the tragic farce of Don Quixote in behalf of knight-errantry.

  2. It is less a discussion of the Mexican question than an adroit appeal, under cover of it, in behalf of the Southern confederacy.

  3. Both Houses of Parliament now took up the cudgels in behalf of the Government, and resolved that privilege of Parliament did not extend to arrest for libel.

  4. Well, well, now, let me thank you for this beautiful evening; and on her behalf too; she is at the time when the mind should be stored with pleasant memories.

  5. She seemed grateful for the trouble the young man had taken on behalf of her grandfather and herself; sometimes, when in his eager talk he said something that interested her, she raised her head, with a smile in her eyes.

  6. Now, then, St. Martin did not intercede with the Lord on behalf of the felonious Clotaire, but at the fervent prayer of Queen Clotilde.

  7. And it has been said farther, that upon a late application made to him on the behalf of his son, he desired that no more might be said to him about it.

  8. Since the communication on behalf of the Trustees, to which your letter of the 8th instant was in reply, a contingency then contemplated has arrived.

  9. He was diligent in his study, diligent in his lecture-room, diligent in his travel through Virginia and North Carolina to collect money and to arouse interest in behalf of the College.

  10. This sad condition of business, without a parallel in the history of this country, has seriously hindered all our efforts in behalf of the College.

  11. On behalf of the Washington Literary Society, Professor R.

  12. On my behalf therefore, dearest mother; you have no cause for endless weeping: nor have you on your own.

  13. Since the most of you are blinded, ought there not to be some one to fulfil this province for you, and on behalf of all to sing his hymn to God?

  14. As I think I told you at the Athenæum, he undertook some two or three years ago on my behalf to raise discussions in the papers, to which he alludes.

  15. Mr. Romanes replied that he knew several pretty intimately, and he was sure they would all go to the stake on behalf of their Faith.

  16. MacDaniels, will you say a word on behalf of the Association?

  17. MacDaniels' report on behalf of the Press and Publication Committee.

  18. I feel an apology is due for not getting out more publicity on behalf of the committee.

  19. Mr. Silvis is chairman of that committee, and I will say on his behalf that he was raring to go and would have gone if it had been the feeling on the part of some of the other members that a survey was timely at that time.

  20. On the 11th May the masters and wardens were summoned, on behalf of the king, to appear before the mayor and aldermen at the Guildhall, to hear a royal proclamation read touching the preservation of the king’s peace.

  21. Henry found that all his attempts to establish order in his kingdom were thwarted by exemptions claimed by the archbishop on behalf of the clergy.

  22. An answer to this effect was accordingly delivered by the Common Sergeant on behalf of the citizens, who declared themselves willing at the same time to bear their share with the rest of the realm.

  23. Although these measures were avowedly taken on behalf of King Henry, they were, in reality, so many precautions for securing the government in the hands of his rival the Duke of York.

  24. Being asked if they had "sworne for their assayng," to the king’s subsidy, the Recorder answered on their behalf that such procedure was contrary to Act of Parliament.

  25. The streets presented their usual gay appearance on this occasion, and the queen was made the recipient of the "accustomed" gift of 1,000 marks on behalf of the city.

  26. They formed the subject of one of the set of articles of complaint drawn up by the Earls of March, Warwick and Salisbury, and addressed by them, on behalf of themselves and the Duke of York, to the archbishop and the commons of England.

  27. On behalf of these a deputation(1358) was appointed by the City to present a petition to the king that he would be pleased to grant the disused palace of Bridewell to the municipality for the purpose of turning it into a workhouse.

  28. M90) Notwithstanding the absence of the empress and the death of the faithless earl, a desultory kind of war continued to be carried on for the next ten years on behalf of Henry of Anjou, son of the empress.

  29. Recorder, on behalf of the citizens, with a pair of gilt goblets.

  30. Having listened to the earl’s statement, the recorder, on behalf of the deputation, asked for a few days’ delay in order to consult with the mayor and commonalty.

  31. The State justly exercises in behalf of such companies the right of eminent domain, i.

  32. And moreover, though accidentally only, it is working forcibly in behalf of railway interests as a whole.

  33. Those who attempt to influence or control legislative bodies in behalf of interested parties are collectively called the lobby.

  34. It was in England that the voice was first raised in behalf of justice and humanity.

  35. A speech was made in return on behalf of the village, and then each section sent forth its orator, the speeches following in the order I have given above.

  36. And that night Janice made her first plea in behalf of the British arms.

  37. In her behalf it is only fair to say that the girls of that generation were so shut in as far as regarded society or knowledge of men that they let their imaginations question and wander in a manner difficult now to conceive.

  38. Friends, suggest in each one's behalf To write, and ask your autograph.

  39. The Emperor also invited us, on behalf of his absent eldest son and heir (aged 22,) to visit his palace and consider it a visit to him.

  40. I had been appointed chairman of a committee to draught an address to the Emperor in behalf of the passengers, and as I fully expected, and as they fully intended, I had to write the address myself.

  41. He was honored on Chicago Day at the World's Fair by first ringing the new Bell of Liberty and speaking in behalf of his race to the greatest crowd ever assembled on earth.

  42. The task undertaken in behalf of justice and humanity was a Herculean one, but backed up by such true sportsmen as A.

  43. Then he fled to Cuba and became a brilliant writer in behalf of philanthropic works.

  44. But both these poets also wrote in behalf of Cuban freedom.

  45. But Fish was deaf to all pleas in behalf of the Cubans, and resolutely blocked all attempts to secure recognition for them.

  46. Her anxiety in Phoebe's behalf had been dispelled when she learned that Isaac Burton was expected at the palace, and was to bring his family with him.

  47. He had no sooner seated himself, than I expressed a strong dissatisfaction with this course, and avowed an intention to make an effort in behalf of my poor friend, myself.

  48. Executioners, I pray you to give the culprit a moment to arrange his thoughts, and to communicate his last requests in behalf of his distant family and friends!

  49. Brigadier Downright met us at the door; where also a dozen grave, greasy-looking counsellors gathered about us, in a way to show that they were ready to volunteer in behalf of the stranger, on receiving no more than the customary fee.

  50. I delayed a little in order to enter into the necessary recognizances in behalf of Noah, taking up at the same time the bonds given the previous night, for his appearance to answer to the indictments.

  51. Here he rested the case on behalf of the crown.

  52. The words were scarcely out of Baron Longbeard's mouth, before both the attorneys-general started up, to move the court in behalf of the separate dignities of their respective principals.

  53. To both these charges the plea of "not guilty," was entered as fast as possible, in behalf of our client.

  54. The Scottish champion was Sir David Lindsay, who was opposed on behalf of England by Sir John Welles.


  55. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "behalf" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    advantage; avail; behalf; behoof; benefit; blessing; boon; convenience; gain; good; interest; part; percentage; point; profit; sake; service; use; value; welfare; worth