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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In a discussion with Collider in August 2024, co-creator, writer and producer Bill Lawrence emphasized the collective enthusiasm among the cast and crew to continue given the opportunity, however, the fate lies significantly in the interest of one person: Sudeikis.
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Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Under the new law, any organizations or media companies with more than 20% of their funding coming from outside Georgia would be effectively considered entities acting in the interest of foreign powers and, thus, subjected to harsher audits and fines.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Biden also repeatedly brushed off recent poll numbers that show him behind Trump both in the general election and in specific swing states, as well as concerns voiced by some Democrats that staying in the race is not in the interest of the party or the country.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 July 2024
Jurisdictions across the country are rethinking their sanctuary city policies and increasing their cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the interest of public safety, the head of ICE told NBC News.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC News, 20 July 2024
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Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Under the new law, any organizations or media companies with more than 20% of their funding coming from outside Georgia would be effectively considered entities acting in the interest of foreign powers and, thus, subjected to harsher audits and fines.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Biden also repeatedly brushed off recent poll numbers that show him behind Trump both in the general election and in specific swing states, as well as concerns voiced by some Democrats that staying in the race is not in the interest of the party or the country.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 July 2024
Jurisdictions across the country are rethinking their sanctuary city policies and increasing their cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the interest of public safety, the head of ICE told NBC News.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC News, 20 July 2024
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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 22 Aug. 2024.
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