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in the interest of time vs in the interests of time

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'In the interest of time' is commonly used to mean doing something to save time or to be efficient. 'In the interests of time' is less common, but it could imply multiple time-related concerns or considerations.

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Last updated: August 14, 2024

in the interest of time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a decision or action is being taken to save time or be efficient.

Examples:

Let's skip the details in the interest of time.
I'll summarize the main points in the interest of time.

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In the interest of time, You want to demolish penn station and new york hates it.
Your Honour, in the interest of time, we move to dismiss the FOlA request with prejudice.
I'll stop it there in the interest of time.
I could continue down this long list, but in the interest of time I would like to emphasise two very important considerations.
In the interest of time, I will keep my remarks brief.
In the interest of time, we think it's bestto proceed on both fronts.
In the interest of time, just as far back as necessary.
In the interest of time, I'm willing to forego my story on the adrenal gland.

Alternatives:

to save time
to be efficient
to expedite things

in the interests of time

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase could imply that multiple time-related concerns or considerations are being taken into account.

Examples:

We made several changes in the interests of time and quality.
The modifications were done in the interests of time and budget.

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But in the interests of time, I will pass that by.
Madam President, in the interests of time, I would perhaps suggest I provide the honourable Member with the full version of my answer, which details all these initiatives, and I am also willing to provide any further information required.
In the interests of time, I will make just one other point.
I'll stop it there in the interest of time.
In the interest of time, I will keep my remarks brief.
In the interest of time, we think it's bestto proceed on both fronts.
In the interest of time, I'm willing to forego my story on the adrenal gland.
In the interest of time, just as far back as necessary.
In the interest of time, You want to demolish penn station and new york hates it.
Your Honour, in the interest of time, we move to dismiss the FOlA request with prejudice.
I could continue down this long list, but in the interest of time I would like to emphasise two very important considerations.
In the interests of saving time I will not refer to private communications.
In the interests of saving time I will not insist on giving any fuller explanation.
Your Honor, in the interest of not wasting time...
In the interest of the State's time, three years.
(7) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:
(19) In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:
Merritt was jogging on a road with poor lighting and no sidewalk, but in the interest of the court's time, we'll plead for probation.
In the interest of sound administration, time limits should be stated within which:
In the interest of sound administration, time-limits should be stated within which:

Alternatives:

considering time constraints
taking time into account

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