interest group

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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 on the Web Never before have interest groups been given such free rein to operate so clearly as a de facto arm of the campaign. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2024 So did four public interest groups, including the League of Women Voters and Florida Center for Governmental Accountability. Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024 What does Kamala Harris think about Israel and the war in Gaza? Harris has longstanding ties to the American Jewish community and Israeli interest groups. Nicole Narea, Vox, 25 July 2024 Flexing one’s political muscle in this way might satisfy certain interest groups in the short run, but sends a terrible message about the city’s climate for business and investment. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for interest group 

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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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