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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Parts of season two and a large chunk of season three felt like the writers were just dragging out the narrative for far too long in the interest of keeping the show going for what creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson considered to be a five-season story arc.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But in the interest of premature judgment — what fun is collecting all the facts?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
These fiduciaries are responsible for ensuring that the management of plan assets is conducted solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The deputy terminated the pursuit in the interest of safety.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But in the interest of premature judgment — what fun is collecting all the facts?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
These fiduciaries are responsible for ensuring that the management of plan assets is conducted solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The deputy terminated the pursuit in the interest of safety.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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