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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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Streaming services usually offer add-ons (like a sports-specific package) for special interests, and Sling TV is no exception.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Bari Weiss, editor in chief at CBS News, is known to have a special interest in Israeli and Middle East affairs, and her selection of Raice to supervise all foreign coverage would suggest that focus will continue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He’s also aimed to turned his wealth into an asset, saying its proof that he can’t be bought by special interests.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Streaming services usually offer add-ons (like a sports-specific package) for special interests, and Sling TV is no exception.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Bari Weiss, editor in chief at CBS News, is known to have a special interest in Israeli and Middle East affairs, and her selection of Raice to supervise all foreign coverage would suggest that focus will continue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He’s also aimed to turned his wealth into an asset, saying its proof that he can’t be bought by special interests.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for special interest
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“Special interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20interest. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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