in the interest of
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The U.S. government is also making investments to develop the technology in the interest of national security.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
In an open letter dated Tuesday, Jonathan Andic said he was moving aside from his role as a vice president of the Spanish fashion chain in the interest of the company and himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The Commission is committed to its constitutionally mandated role to regulate public utilities in the interest of prudent and reasonable rates for ratepayers, businesses and the Commonwealth as a whole,” it added in a statement.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
And yet is it in the interest of justice to hold behind bars a person who’s not the same one who was sentenced?
From Slate • May 2, 2026
I decided that Mara had most likely convinced Smithy to stay with the caravan in the interest of our love.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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