interest group
noun
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
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agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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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.
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Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
But the City Council — which Norton said was significantly influenced by auto industry interest groups — overrode his veto.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
With term limits in place, the constant churn of new lawmakers means more reliance on parties and ideological interest groups for campaign funding and electoral support.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, various interest groups associated with the industry lobbied the Trump campaign heavily and have touted his victory as a major win for the ecosystem.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Feb. 2025
But the City Council — which Norton said was significantly influenced by auto industry interest groups — overrode his veto.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
With term limits in place, the constant churn of new lawmakers means more reliance on parties and ideological interest groups for campaign funding and electoral support.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, various interest groups associated with the industry lobbied the Trump campaign heavily and have touted his victory as a major win for the ecosystem.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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 Feb. 2025.
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