the best interest of humanity humanity's best interest or some other version?
hammerklavier It was a dark and stormy night Super Member Registered Joined Feb 7, 2008 Messages 711 Reaction score 85 Location NC Sep 9, 2008 #1 the best interest of humanity humanity's best interest or some other version?
BenPanced THE BLUEBERRY QUEEN OF HADES (he/him) Kind Benefactor Super Member Registered Joined Nov 5, 2006 Messages 17,864 Reaction score 4,639 Location dunking doughnuts at Dunkin' Donuts Sep 9, 2008 #2 humanity's best interest More concise. Same meaning.
stormie storm central Super Member Registered Joined Feb 12, 2005 Messages 12,500 Reaction score 7,162 Location Still three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean Website www.anneskal.wordpress.com Sep 9, 2008 #3 Yep. I agree with Ben. First one is too wordy.
hammerklavier It was a dark and stormy night Super Member Registered Joined Feb 7, 2008 Messages 711 Reaction score 85 Location NC Sep 9, 2008 #4 thanks
FennelGiraffe It's green they say Super Member Registered Joined Oct 11, 2006 Messages 1,704 Reaction score 441 Location San Antonio Sep 9, 2008 #5 Unless the rhythm of the sentence needs the other version.
Williebee Capeless, wingless, & yet I fly. Super Member Registered Joined May 11, 2007 Messages 20,569 Reaction score 4,814 Location youtu.be/QRruBVFXjnY Website www.ifoundaknife.com Sep 9, 2008 #6 depends on the character saying it. But, humanity's best interests would be my first choice.
C A Winters Never say "I can't." Super Member Registered Joined Aug 13, 2008 Messages 877 Reaction score 176 Location The Sunny State Sep 9, 2008 #7 ditto.