outside interest

noun

: an activity that someone enjoys doing when not working
She has a number of outside interests.

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The largest share of outside interest comes from Los Angeles. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The grand jury report describes a coordinated effort involving government officials across multiple state agencies and outside interest groups aligned with the governor. Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The arrival of outside interests reflects a pattern that has shaped much of Uganda’s history, where promises of advancement often come tied to the erosion of local agency. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026 These investments signal a shift from resource exploitation by outside interests to an approach that recognizes African countries as reliable producers and trade partners. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside interest

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“Outside interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outside%20interest. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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