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on our behalf vs on our behalves

Both 'on our behalf' and 'on our behalves' are correct, but 'on our behalf' is more commonly used. It is the standard and accepted phrase in English.
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on our behalf

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'On our behalf' is the correct phrase to use when representing someone or acting as their agent.

Examples:

  • He spoke on our behalf at the meeting.
  • The lawyer will act on our behalf in court.
  • She signed the contract on our behalf.
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  • Apr 30, 2022 ... Isaiah 66:4 teaches us that God works on our behalf. He is a personal God who knows each one of us. He's willing to become involved in every aspect of our life ...
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  • Apr 24, 2020 ... “The heavens intervened on our behalf”; “If we are honest and faithful, it will shape our life in the coming years.” Doesn't this make you ...
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Alternatives:

  • in our name
  • for us
  • as our representative
  • on our part
  • on our account

on our behalves

This phrase is less common but still correct in English.

'On our behalves' is used when emphasizing that actions are being taken on behalf of multiple individuals.

Examples:

  • The lawyers are working on our behalves to resolve the issue.
  • They are speaking on our behalves to ensure our concerns are addressed.
  • Oct 8, 2008 ... "We don't know how strict the government will be on our behalves", (comment on radio by a financial expert about forcing conditions on ...
  • Dec 14, 2018 ... ... on our behalves for academic, economic, or health care resources to meet all our needs. During elementary school, I excelled academically. I ...
  • Dec 30, 2023 ... ... on our behalves and just listened to our music has made such a big ... Every single one of you that has gone crazy at our shows and bought merch ...
  • May 26, 2016 ... Many of us have also pushed ourselves to repay the sacrifices made by our families and communities on our behalves. I battled daily with ...
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... Carly nodded. At the I.E.P. meetings, finally, expertise and care convened around tables on our behalves. Speech and occupational therapy were ...
  • Apr 4, 2019 ... ... on our behalves. Participants register in advance, are split into teams of five to six people led by a “team leader,” and meet in person on ...
  • Jul 11, 2018 ... We need the Holy Spirit to speak on our behalves and minister to people versus what we think they need to hear. We need to allow the mender ...
  • Jul 22, 2016 ... Our church at Oradell will be withdrawing the funds on our behalves, and then transfer the funds to us to cover Sophia's medical costs.
  • She talked everything through with us and advocated for us on our behalves. During labor she was emotionally supportive and was there all the way even when ...

Alternatives:

  • on our behalf
  • in our names
  • for us
  • as our representatives
  • on our parts

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