in the

interest/interests of

To the advantage of; for the sake of: thinking in the interest of the whole family; ate breakfast on the train in the interest of time.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

in the interest of
in the interest of (one)
in (one's) best interest
in interest
in one's interest
in (one's) (own) interest
of interest
vested interest
declare an interest
declare an/(one's) interest

References in classic literature

He had changed back to Roxy's dress, with the stoop of age added to he disguise, so that Wilson would not bother himself about a humble old women leaving a neighbor's house by the back way in the early morning, in case he was still spying.

Puddnhead Wilson

The mirror is doubtless defective, the outlines will sometimes be disturbed, the reflection faint or confused; but I feel as much bound to tell you as precisely as I can what that reflection is, as if I were in the witness-box, narrating my experience on oath.

Sixty years ago--it is a long time, so no wonder things have changed--all clergymen were not zealous; indeed, there is reason to believe that the number of zealous clergymen was small, and it is probable that if one among the small minority had owned the livings of Broxton and Hayslope in the year 1799, you would have liked him no better than you like Mr.

But, my good friend, what will you do then with your fellow- parishioner who opposes your husband in the vestry?

But let us love that other beauty too, which lies in no secret of proportion, but in the secret of deep human sympathy.

Adam Bede

All week every one in the office knew that something new and big was afoot in Daylight's mind.

"The ferry system between Oakland and San Francisco is the worst one-horse concern in the United States.

Both riders' legs were caught in the consequent squeeze, and, as Bob plunged ahead down hill, Dede was nearly scraped off.

Because it's in the country, no electric roads, no quick communication, nobody guessing that the electric roads are coming.

Burning Daylight

Sometimes they thought it was in part attributable to there being a sick man in the chamber, for last night there had been a shuffling of feet, as though a burden were brought in, and afterwards a moaning noise.

It was sufficiently evident, both to Emma and to the locksmith's poor little daughter herself, that she, Dolly, was the great object of attraction; and that so soon as they should have leisure to indulge in the softer passion, Hugh and Mr Tappertit would certainly fall to blows for her sake; in which latter case, it was not very difficult to see whose prize she would become.

Light hearts, light hearts, that float so gaily on a smooth stream, that are so sparkling and buoyant in the sunshine--down upon fruit, bloom upon flowers, blush in summer air, life of the winged insect, whose whole existence is a day--how soon ye sink in troubled water!

Barnaby Rudge A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty

Fine old Christmas, with the snowy hair and ruddy face, had done his duty that year in the noblest fashion, and had set off his rich gifts of warmth and color with all the heightening contrast of frost and snow.

The attention that Tom might have concentrated on his nuts and wine was distracted by a sense that there were rascally enemies in the world, and that the business of grown-up life could hardly be conducted without a good deal of quarrelling.

Tulliver considered, had been as good as nowhere in point of law; and in the intensity of his indignation against Pivart, his contempt for a baffled adversary like Dix began to wear the air of a friendly attachment.

The Mill on the Floss

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释义	in the in the *interest/interests* of To the advantage of; for the sake of: thinking in the interest of the whole family; ate breakfast on the train in the interest of time. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: in the interest of in the interest of (one) in (one's) best interest in interest in one's interest in (one's) (own) interest of interest vested interest declare an interest declare an/(one's) interest References in classic literature** He had changed back to Roxy's dress, with the stoop of age added to he disguise, so that Wilson would not bother himself about a humble old women leaving a neighbor's house by the back way in the early morning, in case he was still spying. Puddnhead Wilson The mirror is doubtless defective, the outlines will sometimes be disturbed, the reflection faint or confused; but I feel as much bound to tell you as precisely as I can what that reflection is, as if I were in the witness-box, narrating my experience on oath. Sixty years ago--it is a long time, so no wonder things have changed--all clergymen were not zealous; indeed, there is reason to believe that the number of zealous clergymen was small, and it is probable that if one among the small minority had owned the livings of Broxton and Hayslope in the year 1799, you would have liked him no better than you like Mr. But, my good friend, what will you do then with your fellow- parishioner who opposes your husband in the vestry? But let us love that other beauty too, which lies in no secret of proportion, but in the secret of deep human sympathy. Adam Bede All week every one in the office knew that something new and big was afoot in Daylight's mind. "The ferry system between Oakland and San Francisco is the worst one-horse concern in the United States. Both riders' legs were caught in the consequent squeeze, and, as Bob plunged ahead down hill, Dede was nearly scraped off. Because it's in the country, no electric roads, no quick communication, nobody guessing that the electric roads are coming. Burning Daylight Sometimes they thought it was in part attributable to there being a sick man in the chamber, for last night there had been a shuffling of feet, as though a burden were brought in, and afterwards a moaning noise. It was sufficiently evident, both to Emma and to the locksmith's poor little daughter herself, that she, Dolly, was the great object of attraction; and that so soon as they should have leisure to indulge in the softer passion, Hugh and Mr Tappertit would certainly fall to blows for her sake; in which latter case, it was not very difficult to see whose prize she would become. Light hearts, light hearts, that float so gaily on a smooth stream, that are so sparkling and buoyant in the sunshine--down upon fruit, bloom upon flowers, blush in summer air, life of the winged insect, whose whole existence is a day--how soon ye sink in troubled water! Barnaby Rudge A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty Fine old Christmas, with the snowy hair and ruddy face, had done his duty that year in the noblest fashion, and had set off his rich gifts of warmth and color with all the heightening contrast of frost and snow. The attention that Tom might have concentrated on his nuts and wine was distracted by a sense that there were rascally enemies in the world, and that the business of grown-up life could hardly be conducted without a good deal of quarrelling. Tulliver considered, had been as good as nowhere in point of law; and in the intensity of his indignation against Pivart, his contempt for a baffled adversary like Dix began to wear the air of a friendly attachment. The Mill on the Floss
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