interests
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While Kiritsis sought to use Hall’s life as a bargaining chip for prosecutorial immunity, he also portrayed himself as an underdog taking on powerful financial interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The committee said a takeover plan by a consortium of more than 100 of its creditors did not have "the interests of the public, the company or the environment at heart".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Authorities are examining loans that insurance companies controlled by Walter made that ultimately helped fund his other business interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
They reported, “In most countries, majorities say the United States does not promote peace and stability around the world and does not take other countries’ interests into account on matters of international policy.”
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
If his interests had been in basket weaving or phrenology, she would have followed him just as readily.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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