in the interest of

phrase

: 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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But now, Wright says Wendy’s has drifted from some of those qualities, telling investors that decisions made in the interest of cost and efficiency had degraded some of the food quality that set the chain apart. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 In the past year or two, in the interest of sustainability and recognizing its usefulness, customers have been seeking glass items to add to their collections. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite Cooper’s ruling, which was set to take effect July 5, two people with knowledge of the matter told the AP that the Kennedy Center will, in fact, move forward with its closure in the interest of significant renovations. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 And in the interest of open and accountable government — values that most public officials, Welch included, endorse — the burden of the argument against releasing a report such as this should rest on anyone resisting release of this information. Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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