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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The act granted the federal government sweeping surveillance powers in the interest of pursuing possible terrorists. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The owners and admins of this Discord reserve the right to make judgment calls beyond what is explicitly stated in the rules in the interest of the community. Mike Hume, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Mozeliak has no idea whether Kroenke might invite him to stay, but for now the plan of rebuilding the team and reorganizing the front office remains on course, in the interest of serving fans weary and frustrated after 12 consecutive losing seasons. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Utility regulators initially opposed the sale, but later approved it after finding the transaction was in the interest of ratepayers. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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