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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Utility regulators initially opposed the sale, but later approved it after finding the transaction was in the interest of ratepayers. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 But now, Wright says Wendy’s has drifted from some of those qualities, telling investors that decisions made in the interest of cost and efficiency had degraded some of the food quality that set the chain apart. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 In the past year or two, in the interest of sustainability and recognizing its usefulness, customers have been seeking glass items to add to their collections. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite Cooper’s ruling, which was set to take effect July 5, two people with knowledge of the matter told the AP that the Kennedy Center will, in fact, move forward with its closure in the interest of significant renovations. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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