interest groups

plural of interest group
as in interests
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 groups Unsurprisingly, interest groups from across our state came forward to argue why their priorities deserved a portion of Colorado’s share of settlement dollars. — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026 Their work reveals the devastating effects of PFAS from carpet treatments, as well as the frustrating game of accountability hot potato between companies, state regulators, federal agencies and other interest groups. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 However, unlike prediction market firms and advocacy groups, those interest groups aren’t focused on a single issue. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Industries, disciplines, niche interest groups and organisations, to name a few, all develop their own epistemic cultures. — Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026 In elections everywhere, parties and interest groups play key roles in recruiting and supporting candidates. — Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Both proposals are undergoing review and debate among the city’s policymakers, who are getting an earful from the various interest groups. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers influenced by opposing interest groups have failed to reach a consensus. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 So somebody with my background who’s actually worked through these problems and brought people together — like very divergent interest groups together, like the tribes, like environmental groups and loggers. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
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Noun
  • But his interests ultimately shifted toward the business side of entertainment.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Japan is offering the United States a way to protect its vital interests in the Indo-Pacific at a much lower cost and with less risk than Washington would otherwise have to bear.
    — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Public pressure groups, and politicians such as Herman Mashaba, are calling on the government to do much, much more.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Increasingly, book bans are driven less by individuals than by politically motivated pressure groups targeting decision-makers.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • My Ecuador and Peru travelers often have special interests including wildlife, culture, food, and hiking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The organizations often stem from business groups, billionaires and other special interests who want to keep their identity hidden.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Interest groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20groups. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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