as in interest
a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
observed that if publishers gave in to every pressure group, nothing would ever get published
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Recent Examples of pressure group
During Beijing's crackdown, the Democratic Party has turned into more like a pressure group.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Nearly 72% of censorship attempts in 2024 were initiated by pressure groups and decision makers who have been swayed by them.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Sheen has long called for tighter regulation of the credit system in the UK, founding pressure group the End High Cost Credit Alliance in 2017.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Nearly 72% of censorship attempts in 2024 were initiated by pressure groups and decision makers who have been swayed by them.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Sheen has long called for tighter regulation of the credit system in the UK, founding pressure group the End High Cost Credit Alliance in 2017.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure group
Noun
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is true in terms of ensuring the best experiences for the client profile and interests prior to travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A number of other interest groups, such as Turning Point USA and Club For Growth, have also pledged to support primary challengers seeking to oust anti-redistricting incumbents.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Mar. 2026
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The interest group’s website makes clear that credit for the contribution goes to both the donor and AIPAC itself, thereby strengthening its ties with key officials by soliciting donations for them.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brakel, a Crowley ISD graduate, has a special interest in the community.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to some watchdog estimates, political action committees have spent more than $31 million on the primaries, with special interest groups hoping their money will sway voters making their way to the polls.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pressure group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure%20group. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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