as in interest
a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
observed that if publishers gave in to every pressure group, nothing would ever get published
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Recent Examples of pressure group
In 1940, an anti-war and isolationist pressure group, America First Committee, was launched to oppose the U.S. entering World War II.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In reality, revenue generated by these taxes disappears into the black hole of the general budget and goes to whatever pressure group has the most influence at city hall.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Lear produced many more shows; ran a liberal pressure group, People for the American Way; and, admirably, owned and exhibited an early printing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
After months of discussion and debate among politicians, pundits, and pressure groups worldwide, a group of legislators was finally taking regulatory steps to address the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In reality, revenue generated by these taxes disappears into the black hole of the general budget and goes to whatever pressure group has the most influence at city hall.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Lear produced many more shows; ran a liberal pressure group, People for the American Way; and, admirably, owned and exhibited an early printing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
After months of discussion and debate among politicians, pundits, and pressure groups worldwide, a group of legislators was finally taking regulatory steps to address the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure group
Noun
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
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Roley's grandfather, Dale Roley, told the New York Times on Monday that the suspect was working for a tree company and had expressed interest in becoming a forest firefighter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The governor and Legislature claimed the revisions were necessary to prevent the undue influence of national interest groups and unproven allegations of voter fraud.—
Mark Dorosin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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And there will always be interest groups who want nothing cut.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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One of the most hotly contested was over the deduction for state and local income taxes, of special interest to those living in New York, California and other large states.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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At the end of the legislative session though, Elliott seemed more amenable to the board, praising lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun for standing up to special interests and safeguarding TrustINdiana.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Pressure group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure%20group. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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