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at the behest

 

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Term: at the behest

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Under the command or request of someone

Example sentence: She only attended the event at the behest of her boss.

Sense 2: In obedience to someone's will or bidding

Example sentence: He prepared the report at the behest of his parents.

Sense 3: At the request or suggestion of someone

Example sentence: The painting was commissioned at the behest of a wealthy art collector.

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