in the interest of
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“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
"It is in the interest of both parties not to create negative political facts and to manage the main points of contention," Lopes said.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Havens’ lawyer had argued that it was in the interest of society that Havens be released rather than stay in prison.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
“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
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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