The treaty was ratified 'through the agency of' a neutral country.
He found work as a mechanic through an 'employment agency'.
an athlete who has become eligible for 'free agency'
(..) Absolutely Oh, great So how much does it pay? Hey, Joe. How's the second draft of the letter coming? Great. I'm finished In fact, I just dropped it off at the agency You dropped it off? / Yeah Can we read it? Can you print out another copy? No can't do, amigo. No, I didn't use a computer. (..)2003 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits Season: 10 Episode 5
(..) I've never given her a cookie. Have you? No. And for the record I've also never given her frosting from a can. Hey, Rach. The adoption agency needs letters of recommendation and we were wondering if you'd write one for us. Of course! I'll be honored / Thanks Thank you. (..)2003 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits Season: 10 Episode 5