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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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
These companies also sell data to advertisers and data brokers, all in the interest of knowing as much about you as possible in the interest of targeting you more effectively.
—Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
As a large employer, the state of Colorado wanted to set an example in the interest of economic empowerment and equity.
—Aman Kidwai, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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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 15 Apr. 2025.
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