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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It is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science, a designation that could help guide future research and conservation priorities.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In the 7th District, that playbook is being tested by the fact candidates are tacking left in their politics while also receiving dark money from special interest groups that align with conservatives.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Shichiyo Seamount Chain is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The Shichiyo Seamount Chain is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science, a designation that could shape future research priorities and conservation efforts.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In the 7th District, that playbook is being tested by the fact candidates are tacking left in their politics while also receiving dark money from special interest groups that align with conservatives.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Shichiyo Seamount Chain is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The Shichiyo Seamount Chain is now recognized as a region of special interest for Japanese marine science, a designation that could shape future research priorities and conservation efforts.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Special interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20interest. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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