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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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In Mexico, where microfinance lenders have come under fire for charging effective annual interest rates above 400%, a popular lender, Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor, went into liquidation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

What if the December meeting, normally of interest only to soccer fans, could be turned into a geopolitical news event?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

EverBank’s Gaffney said gold prices are likely to see further declines until there’s a clearer path for U.S. interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m willing to put your horrendous behavior at the fountain behind us in the interest of starting off fresh.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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