in the interest of

idiom

: in order to achieve (a particular goal or result)
In the interest of fairness, we decided to get everyone's opinion before making a decision.

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King said in the interest of getting things done within the next four months, the best decision would be to fill the vacancies. Rachel Royster, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Deputies did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025 Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025 However, there are some narrow restrictions on the exercise of these rights that are allowed to be implemented by law enforcement and government officials in the interest of public safety. Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the interest of

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“In the interest of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20interest%20of. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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