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interest

[in-ter-ist, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Watch: What does the raise in interest rates mean?

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Price is currently facing charges of embezzlement and conflict of interest and he has denied wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

"Fixed rates have already risen due to market anticipation that interest rates would need to rise to combat higher inflation," he says.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Paying in cash lets you avoid paying interest and some fees, as well as the loan-processing delay.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

None of Duane’s efforts of endurance seemed to interest the musk ox in the least.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

One of the most powerful positions in Washington, the chief of staff is gatekeeper to the president, agenda-setter in the White House and chief negotiator with Congress and other outside political interests.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The Cat and the kids dive into their cardboard boxes to find the misplaced Go-Backer and discover vast, amazing worlds informed by their interests and imaginations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

"The choice for peace includes dialogue of course, but this is not surely equated with national interests for us," she said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Net profit after controlling interests was 2.76 billion euros, up from 2.43 billion euros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart, you will let them learn while they play; they will find that what they have mastered is child’s play.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who has considered or used a similar strategy, as well as from those who see potential drawbacks I should discuss with my adviser before making a decision.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Kowaz said that Eisenkot, aware of politics in Washington, was trying to show he is interested in regional stability and strategic agreements and not just "an indefinite state of war".

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Handler embodies the youthful and diverse future of classical music — half Colombian, half German, she speaks fluent Spanish and is interested in new technologies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

However, it is understood that buyers are only interested in about half the stores at present - meaning roughly 6,000 employees would not be re-employed.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“What else are you interested in,” Dr. Achebe asked Coal.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Watching the planets over several consecutive mornings will reveal another interesting feature of their motion.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

“This is just an interesting asset class,” Goncharova said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

This is one of those dinners that started with a can and became something much more interesting.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Tuchel is aware of Lankshear and with a lack of number nines across the age groups it could be an interesting option for a manager who is not afraid of making big calls.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

There was also the way he sometimes flapped his hands, when he was nervous or excited or thinking about something interesting.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold


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