vested interest

Example Sentences

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It gives you an even bigger vested interest in his happiness and financial security.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Insurance companies have a vested interest in being tough on claims: Payouts hit their bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And China has its own vested interest in a free and open waterway, where nearly 50% of the country’s crude oil imports pass through each day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It is working well enough for the big professional leagues, which collect sportsbook sponsorships and, probably more importantly, sometimes get a ratings bounce from people who are watching their games with a vested interest.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If you won't take my word for it and have no vested interest in broadening your worldview, here's the most important takeaway: Iran is not pronounced i-RAN; it's pronounced e-RON.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi