interest
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Now those bills are coming due—and with hefty interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
First, while earnings-per-share growth is more important than rates-to-equity performance, higher interest rates do weigh on growth expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
And draft picks whose relatives have ties to the Dodgers or Angels draw interest: Salmon, Ebel, Gasparino, Willits and Bard qualify.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The man, who is understood to be known to the victim, has not been named publicly by gardaí but they have described him as a "person of interest" in their investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
She could not escape public interest in her life or the pain of missing Elisha.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Cash distributions will align with those ownership interests, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The new coach will have to work alongside McCullum, who retains the white-ball role, to balance the best interests of English cricket in a crowded cricket calendar where players manage international and franchise commitments.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The authors reported no personal financial interests related to the study.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
It passed despite a massive opposition campaign from corporate, industrial and real estate interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
After all,with Washington as president, Jefferson as secretary of state, Edmund Randolph as attorney general—he might have added Madison as dominant presence in the Congress—Virginia's interests were hardly unrepresented in the capital.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Each and every youth is interested in that activity because if you can't beat them, then join them," said Daniel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
If not Flower, Jonathan Trott - the former England batter who played under Flower - would be interested.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
"Our team is interested in continuous low-intensity ultrasound because it offers a non-pharmacological, non-invasive approach that may help regulate immune cell behavior and promote a more reparative healing environment in injured joints."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
“She thought you’d be interested in interning there yourself,” Dr. Achebe continued.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
KESSLER: I think there’s a lot of really interesting things in it, some of which I agree with, some of which I don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The variety keeps life interesting, but my income changes from month to month, which makes budgeting difficult.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“And it’s just interesting to me that those archetypes are so rarely women and candidates of color.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Messi has the most aura out of any footballer. Messi's aura is just next level, so it's going to be interesting."
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Anyhow, it’s a lot about Jewish stuff and it’s really interesting and also sad. I’m learning a lot.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing interest
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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