SPECIAL INTEREST Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

special interest

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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 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 With a few other liberal Democrats, nicknamed the Grizzlies, Sher would pick through turgid language of legislation looking for provisions that reflected the undue influence of special interests. — Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Unfortunately, the Commission's decision further opens the door for the General Assembly to be dominated by unions and other special interest groups. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for special interest

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Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
There will always be smart people, tech people, who don't have the world's best interests in mind.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 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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