special interest

Definition of special interestnext
as in interest
a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests

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Recent Examples of special interest All this unfolded at a time of relative global peace, so the special interest decision-making model amplified the entrenchment of these companies and created a mosaic of military platforms and systems. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 In the film, Pattinson’s Hansen takes a special interest in Gisondo’s Dan, taking him out to dinner, giving him advice, coaching him on set, and serving as a surrogate father. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 That includes Jack Spencer, one of Coco’s employees who takes a special interest in Charles’ investigation. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 That was Lucas’ preference — but politics, special interest groups and politicians shot it down. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for special interest
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Noun
  • Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine’s defense industry faces a different R&D equation Buntar’s expansion comes as European defense technology attracts growing investor interest.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • The task force is expected to coordinate the government’s engagement with various stakeholders in a growing debate over the risks of AI, including consumers, public interest groups, tech companies and infrastructure providers.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s ballot contains the most propositions since 2018 and is likely to draw hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from interest groups.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Special interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/special%20interest. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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