Word: behalf
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Every dominion delegate has said that his first interest was his 'own people.' They say, 'We first and the Empire second.' In sporting terms they hope the rest will be among the also rans. Well, that's our position too! I say on behalf of the British Government that our first thought must be for our own people...
Since King Boris is Bulgarian Orthodox and Princess Giovanna is Roman Catholic, their matching has been obstructed by the Vatican for years. On behalf of Pope Pius XI it was denied last week that he had been asked to grant a special dispensation. While King Boris appeared to have won his main point, the marriage contract will provide that all children born to Princess Giovanna will be reared as Roman Catholics except the heir to the Throne who must, according to the Bulgarian constitution, be Bulgarian Orthodox...
...course of the last ten years Griscom has devoted himself to the study of the birds of Central America in general. During the last year he has been engaged in a report on the birds of Guatemala on behalf of the American Museum of Natural History...
...Prohibition President Hoover last week observed a careful neutrality while factions of his party struggled excitedly over the issue (see p. 16). Dry leaders reminded him of their assistance in his election two years ago, implored him to reward them now with a resounding declaration in their behalf. But the President only shook his head, told them voters would have to settle the question for themselves without any White House guidance...
...Virginia ... on the behalf of the whole country have decided to become your executioners. You have been . . . found guilty of subterfuge and as undesirable aliens. And now, as Governor of Virginia, I hereby proclaim that you shall be sent to the realm of unreality where you belong...