interest group
noun
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
Examples of interest group in a Sentence
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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Talks are already underway, with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and its Hollywood Local 399 and the conservative public interest group the Center for American Rights playing a prominent part.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Carr did so after reviving a complaint against CBS that had been filed by a conservative public interest group.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 2 July 2025
For housing, the primary interest group invested in CEQA at the state level has been labor organizations representing construction workers.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Consider joining the local chapter of your alma mater, relevant professional association or even personal interest groups – job leads come from diverse sources!
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Carr did so after reviving a complaint against CBS that had been filed by a conservative public interest group.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 2 July 2025
For housing, the primary interest group invested in CEQA at the state level has been labor organizations representing construction workers.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Consider joining the local chapter of your alma mater, relevant professional association or even personal interest groups – job leads come from diverse sources!
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for interest group
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest%20group. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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