in the interest of
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: 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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That Ellie and Dina repeatedly put their feelings for each other to the side in the interest of vengeance is one of this episode’s saddest details.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 May 2025
But the tricky thing about vapes is that eradicating them might not be in the interest of public health.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Churchill emphasized that while the decision may disappoint some supporters, it was made in the interest of long-term sustainability and mission fidelity.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While UFOs are typically associated with aliens, Baker insists officials are required to look into unidentified objects in the interest of national security.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 May 2025
But the tricky thing about vapes is that eradicating them might not be in the interest of public health.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Churchill emphasized that while the decision may disappoint some supporters, it was made in the interest of long-term sustainability and mission fidelity.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While UFOs are typically associated with aliens, Baker insists officials are required to look into unidentified objects in the interest of national security.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 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 23 May. 2025.
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