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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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 Schools already regulate all kinds of activities in the interest of student safety and learning. Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Others complained their ears still rang from how hard their children wailed for AC, a plea the women denied them in the interest of saving on utility bills. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026 General manager opportunities don’t arise often, so there’s often a temptation to act in the interest of short-term results to boost one’s approval rating. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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