in the interest of

Idioms  

1. see in one's interest.

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Example Sentences

“We have to do what’s in the interest of preserving the reputation of Harvard, and they all benefit from that,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the Endangered Species Committee has the power to bypass the law in the interest of national security or when there are no other alternatives to a project.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“His willingness to resist short-term pressures in the interest of achieving lasting price stability demonstrated the courage and long-term perspective that define principled public service,” Powell said.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

At the same time, it’s in the interest of both hyperscalers and regulators to keep residential power costs in check, he said, as local backlash could damp enthusiasm for new projects in the state.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Actually the school was named after its founder, the aforementioned Agatha Swanburne, but in the interest of time Penelope let the error pass.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood