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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Tehran has shown interest in finding a nuclear agreement with Washington, which has demanded Iran give up its enriched uranium, but has shown no public signs of imminently signing on the dotted line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The official investigation that followed has sparked intense controversy, in India and beyond, with some questioning its integrity amid claims of conflicts of interest.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Patti conceded that given how much they’ve rallied, chip stocks needed a breather, and worries about Iran and rising inflation and interest rates helped persuade investors to sell some of their winners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But at the movie theater, it’s the truth: Hollywood still has an interest in funding visionary stories.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He scanned the fountain without showing much real interest before strolling around the perimeter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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