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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 group
The transformation of political capital into literal market capitalization represents uncharted territory, even for a nation accustomed to the influence of wealthy interest groups.
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Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For added context, large interest groups like unions and corporations give millions in campaign donations, and the JB for Governor fund spent $7 million in the fall campaign push, much of it to lawmakers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Moreover, that price growth has often exceeded the rate of inflation, according to the interest group, which represents Americans ages 50 and over.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, Section 301, which both the Trump and Biden administrations have used to target Chinese goods, requires that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative complete an investigation that includes consultation with the foreign government involved and allows U.S. interest groups to comment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
For added context, large interest groups like unions and corporations give millions in campaign donations, and the JB for Governor fund spent $7 million in the fall campaign push, much of it to lawmakers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Moreover, that price growth has often exceeded the rate of inflation, according to the interest group, which represents Americans ages 50 and over.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, Section 301, which both the Trump and Biden administrations have used to target Chinese goods, requires that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative complete an investigation that includes consultation with the foreign government involved and allows U.S. interest groups to comment.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest group
Noun
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The brutal killing — and President Woodrow Wilson’s concerns about Germany’s growing economic interests and influence in Haiti — led to 19 years of U.S. occupation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, 2024 numbers showed a waning interest in Tesla's core vehicles, the Model 3 and Y. After years of delays, the Cybertruck was Tesla's big 2024 offering, but the company didn't revamp the rest of its lineup.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 1940, an anti-war and isolationist pressure group, America First Committee, was launched to oppose the U.S. entering World War II.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
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In reality, revenue generated by these taxes disappears into the black hole of the general budget and goes to whatever pressure group has the most influence at city hall.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2024
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Sports are a way for showing flair and natural distinction, and Morris has a special interest and connection in fashion.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Denver Water has a special interest in protecting our land, infrastructure and water supply from catastrophic fire.—
Alan Salazar,
The Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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