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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Americans shrug those costs off in the interest of progress, Japanese don’t.
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Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
Pacific Gas & Electric also announced several power shutoffs in the interest of public safety in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama and Yolo counties due to high winds and dry conditions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
Gone also are other familiar touchstones, like windshield wipers and side-view mirrors, in the interest of reducing drag and enhancing the aerodynamic experience.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 26 June 2024
Solomon’s appears to be listed for sale by Restaurant Realty Company; while the business’ name and address are not included in the listing in the interest of confidentiality, a description of the space and photos of the food match up with Solomon’s offerings.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
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Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
Pacific Gas & Electric also announced several power shutoffs in the interest of public safety in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama and Yolo counties due to high winds and dry conditions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
Gone also are other familiar touchstones, like windshield wipers and side-view mirrors, in the interest of reducing drag and enhancing the aerodynamic experience.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 26 June 2024
Solomon’s appears to be listed for sale by Restaurant Realty Company; while the business’ name and address are not included in the listing in the interest of confidentiality, a description of the space and photos of the food match up with Solomon’s offerings.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
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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 26 Jul. 2024.
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