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special interest

noun

  1. a political or economic stake in something:

    Japan had a special interest in the South China Sea.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • c-t adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of special interest1

An Americanism dating back to 1785–90
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The president acknowledged that he will face pushback in the coming days from "globalists" and "special interests", but he urged Americans to trust his instincts.

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Where voting is optional, there's a tendency for special interest groups to become overly influential as those who are less engaged decide not to cast a ballot.

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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee raised concerns over failure to disclose potential conflicts of interest as a lobbyist for Qatar and other wealthy special interests like Amazon and GEO Group, a private prison company.

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So, companies and special interests can drown out the voices of everyday people — teachers, nurses, firefighters.

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Of special interest is propping up phony histories that paint American slavery in an honorable light, justify white supremacy, and lie about the lives of civil rights leaders.

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