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'
(..) Look, doctor. Look, before we sign anything, we really have to talk. We're not who you think we are. - I don't understand. - The agency must have made a mistake. My wife is not a reverend, and I'm not a doctor. - What? - That's impossible. I could perform an operation on you (..)2004 TvShow: Friends Title: The One with the Birth Mother Season: 10 Episode 9
(..) We're great. I think I may have asked all my questions. Good. Do you have questions for Erica? Yeah, actually. So you read a file that you liked... ...and then you gave the agency the serial number and they contacted us? Yes. Our system ensures total anonymity. - We're very proud of it. (..)2004 TvShow: Friends Title: The One with the Birth Mother Season: 10 Episode 9