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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

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

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

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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