interest group
noun
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
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agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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The Democratic front-runner was raking in endorsements from interest groups and democratic politicians.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Heap filed his lawsuit with the backing of America First Legal, a conservative public interest group founded by Stephen Miller, now a deputy chief of staff in the White House.
—Josh Kelety, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Public interest groups and some historians responded to the OLC memo with alarm.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Donations from individuals and some interest groups brought his account up to $335,000.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Heap filed his lawsuit with the backing of America First Legal, a conservative public interest group founded by Stephen Miller, now a deputy chief of staff in the White House.
—Josh Kelety, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Public interest groups and some historians responded to the OLC memo with alarm.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Donations from individuals and some interest groups brought his account up to $335,000.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interest group
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest%20group. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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