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a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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Recent Examples of interest group
The governor and Legislature claimed the revisions were necessary to prevent the undue influence of national interest groups and unproven allegations of voter fraud.
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Mark Dorosin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
And there will always be interest groups who want nothing cut.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Its members include representatives from municipalities, agriculture, industry, public interest groups, and environmental organizations.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The lawsuit underscores concerns that public interest groups are struggling to find legal representation due to the chilling effect of Trump's policies.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Mark Dorosin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
And there will always be interest groups who want nothing cut.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Its members include representatives from municipalities, agriculture, industry, public interest groups, and environmental organizations.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The lawsuit underscores concerns that public interest groups are struggling to find legal representation due to the chilling effect of Trump's policies.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest group
Noun
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High interest rates and record home prices are key contributors to this affordability crisis.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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This would lead to an increase in long-term interest rates, causing government borrowing costs to rise rather than fall.—
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CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While all three of Prince William and Princess Kate’s children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — have inherited their father’s love of soccer, Charlotte, in particular, has shown a special interest in England’s women’s team, the Lionesses.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Your best bet is to peruse the employee handbook, taking special interest in the ‘Codes of Conduct’ section.—
Elizabeth Pearson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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