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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With these new changes in the interest of reliability, Microsoft will likely hope that Windows 10 users decide to make the switch even as the ESU Wizard rolls out to devices.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
King said in the interest of getting things done within the next four months, the best decision would be to fill the vacancies.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Deputies did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
King said in the interest of getting things done within the next four months, the best decision would be to fill the vacancies.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Deputies did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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