on one's behalf
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In fact, generally speaking, I would say that it’s almost always more productive to try to change one’s own expectations and behavior than to expect others to change on one’s behalf.
From Slate • Jul. 19, 2020
It's always difficult to quantify a captain's impact, leaving only the outcome to argue on one's behalf.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 4, 2010
In addition, many right-to-die advocates recommend the use of health-care proxies, documents authorizing another person to make medical decisions on one's behalf in the event of an incapacitating accident or illness.
From Time Magazine Archive
For a price, the appropriate cleric would perform merit-building practices like prayer, penance or pilgrimage on one's behalf.
From Time Magazine Archive
One had almost rather have her against one, than that such screaming should be on one’s behalf.
From Deerbrook by Martineau, Harriet
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