outside interest

noun

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

Examples of outside interest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But there are signs it would be supported in town regardless of outside interest. John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 July 2024 The fire has forced a reckoning over the ways outside interests have historically exploited the island’s natural environment. Sarah L. Voisin, Washington Post, 4 July 2024 The case, which is the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, attracted an unusually large number of briefs filed by outside interests. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 That’s because Butler could bypass his player option next offseason and become an unrestricted free agent based on the current outside interest in signing him to a max deal. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 The most notable reason for this gulf between the Democratic and Republican Parties is the extraordinary influence wielded by outside interest groups. Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2014 As part of the shuttering, the Roost Podcast Network, which contains more than 80 podcasts, will remain in operation, as WBD looks for outside interest in acquiring the network. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 Campaign spending by outside interests — including Uber, landlord associations, and University of California unions — totals over $4 million, making this the most expensive state Senate race so far this year. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 The Roost Podcast Network will continue operating and fulfilling its obligations while WBD evaluates outside interest in acquiring this growing asset. Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024

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“Outside interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outside%20interest. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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