in the interest of
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"But it's in the interest of both King Charles and Prince William to reconcile with Harry."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
One referred to the filing as “insane,” while another suggested Flores’ case should have been dismissed in the interest of justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
That’s not great news for a woman like Waters who hopes, probably sincerely, that men and women can get past differences in the interest of getting that birth rate up.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Bolton said the upcoming memorials were "in accordance with David's wishes", and that the details of his funeral had not been publicly disclosed in the interest of his loved ones' privacy.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
I will consider it a sacrifice in the interest of truth, a lesson for those too rigid, too dishonest, to do what is right.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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