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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
Broader and border disputes Not only have different interest groups and political actors used maps of the region to put forth competing geopolitical claims, but maps have also played a central role in sporadic efforts to establish peace in the region.
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Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
In September 1976, the interest group endorsed Carter – its first-ever endorsement in a presidential election.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Accountable Tech, a public interest group that has pushed for tech giants to take greater steps to police content on its platforms, condemned Zuckerberg’s announcement.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
The intrigue: That Chopra even briefly outlasted other Biden-era officials — who were fired by the Trump administration or resigned immediately — was a source of mystery among big bank interest groups.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
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Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
In September 1976, the interest group endorsed Carter – its first-ever endorsement in a presidential election.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Accountable Tech, a public interest group that has pushed for tech giants to take greater steps to police content on its platforms, condemned Zuckerberg’s announcement.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
The intrigue: That Chopra even briefly outlasted other Biden-era officials — who were fired by the Trump administration or resigned immediately — was a source of mystery among big bank interest groups.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest group
Noun
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And Pritzker has shown a strong interest in getting the state in compliance, some advocates said.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fraher noted that doctors in programs with supervision requirements need to find an experienced colleague with the time and interest in providing this oversight at a health facility willing to hire them.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
3 Mar. 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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California taxpayers will be watching to see if HSR’s special interest supporters try to repurpose other state funds to keep the high-speed rail project on life support.—
Jon Coupal,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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Musk has also taken a special interest in Germany, where Tesla has one of its gigafactories.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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