in the interest of
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: 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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As a large employer, the state of Colorado wanted to set an example in the interest of economic empowerment and equity.
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Aman Kidwai, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Amos Kendall, the nation’s postmaster general, adopted an extreme states’ rights position and suppressed the periodicals in the interest of buttressing local mores.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
Perhaps in the interest of remaining neutral, D’Antonio did not reciprocate.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
All of this is in the interest of getting more veterans involved across Hollywood, many of whom haven’t built up the connections others in Hollywood have to join the industry and share their story.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
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Aman Kidwai, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Amos Kendall, the nation’s postmaster general, adopted an extreme states’ rights position and suppressed the periodicals in the interest of buttressing local mores.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
Perhaps in the interest of remaining neutral, D’Antonio did not reciprocate.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
All of this is in the interest of getting more veterans involved across Hollywood, many of whom haven’t built up the connections others in Hollywood have to join the industry and share their story.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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