special interest
noun
: a person or group seeking to influence legislative or government policy to further often narrowly defined interests
especially
: lobby
Examples of special interest in a Sentence
promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests
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Sports are a way for showing flair and natural distinction, and Morris has a special interest and connection in fashion.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Despite being passed in the Senate, the act was ultimately blocked by special interest groups and concerns over public disclosure of the truth regarding UAP.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Lawyers have said that an issue like detaching and creating a new district presents a special interest to the public, which mandates a more open and transparent process with the public.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Despite being passed in the Senate, the act was ultimately blocked by special interest groups and concerns over public disclosure of the truth regarding UAP.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Lawyers have said that an issue like detaching and creating a new district presents a special interest to the public, which mandates a more open and transparent process with the public.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Special interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20interest. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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