serve the interests of
idiom
: 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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All of this is in service of trust-building; trust doesn’t just serve the interests of a website but a country.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Sure, Brady can still theoretically run the show behind the scenes, but that creates ambiguity that does not serve the interests of the franchise — internally or externally.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Because of that mistake, and because litigating this case in the Northern District of California would serve the interests of litigation, convenience, and efficiency, the Court should transfer this case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
As lawmakers go home for their August recess, the record is clear: the White House and Congress are working hand-in-hand to serve the interests of elites at the expense of everyday Americans.
—Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Sure, Brady can still theoretically run the show behind the scenes, but that creates ambiguity that does not serve the interests of the franchise — internally or externally.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Because of that mistake, and because litigating this case in the Northern District of California would serve the interests of litigation, convenience, and efficiency, the Court should transfer this case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
As lawmakers go home for their August recess, the record is clear: the White House and Congress are working hand-in-hand to serve the interests of elites at the expense of everyday Americans.
—Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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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 25 Jan. 2026.
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