special interest
noun
: a person or group seeking to influence legislative or government policy to further often narrowly defined interests
especially
: lobby
Examples of special interest in a Sentence
promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests
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Garrido Haguet is currently developing documentary projects focused on Latin American cultural heritage with a special interest in ancestral crafts and millenary traditions that form part of the intangible heritage of his country, observed from a contemporary perspective.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, misrepresentations by government and special interests that feed on tax dollars like this have a long history in California.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
These gifts will thrill beauty product enthusiasts Gift shopping is often a challenge, but when your loved one has a special interest, ideas are definitely easier to come by.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Doing so would strengthen democratic participation, reduce the influence of massive special interest group spending in our school board races, reduce unnecessary election costs, and enhance the legitimacy of our governance.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Photovogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, misrepresentations by government and special interests that feed on tax dollars like this have a long history in California.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
These gifts will thrill beauty product enthusiasts Gift shopping is often a challenge, but when your loved one has a special interest, ideas are definitely easier to come by.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Doing so would strengthen democratic participation, reduce the influence of massive special interest group spending in our school board races, reduce unnecessary election costs, and enhance the legitimacy of our governance.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for special interest
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“Special interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20interest. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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