serve the interests of

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: to do things to help (someone or something) often when it is not the best or most helpful thing for someone else
He argued that government too often serves the interests of big business instead of ordinary people.

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Linda Sun, 41, is accused of using her high-ranking positions in state government to serve the interests of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party in exchange for millions of dollars. Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024 Scholars from across the political spectrum and around the world have questioned the general efficacy of foreign assistance, arguing that these programs are designed to serve the interests of donors, not the needs or recipients. Sarah Stroup, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025 Even projects with legitimate-looking intentions are often too volatile, frequently abandoned, or manipulated to serve the interests of early investors. Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 If a special prosecutor isn’t installed and Bove’s dismissal terms move forward, Myrie voiced concern Adams will for the rest of his time at City Hall serve the interests of Trump. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serve the interests of

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“Serve the interests of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20the%20interests%20of. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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