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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In the months since, the group’s advances along the Red Sea are widely considered to serve the interests of Iran. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Working royals represent the sovereign, strengthen relationships and serve the interests of the country. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The Academy’s committees and affinity groups are meant to bring together members to advance key initiatives, inform Academy policy and programs, and serve the interests of its membership. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 The Academy’s committees and affinity groups bring together members to advance key initiatives, inform Academy policy and programs, and serve the interests of its membership. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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