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“It all starts to add up to an assertive, ambitious, aggressive approach the government now has on behalf of scale,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
That address has also shown up in Michigan obituaries advising mourners how to donate to The Fellowship on behalf of the deceased.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The building is managed by property company Stelmain on behalf of Dunaskin Properties, while the ground-floor retail unit where the fire began is owned by Afton Estates.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And when “Salesman” won for best revival, it was only fitting that Lane accepted the award on behalf of the company about a play that, ultimately, he pointed out, is about a family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“Mi más sentido pésame,” she added, on behalf of herself.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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