public interest

Example Sentences

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The harder she tried to cover up the Epstein files, the more public interest in them grew.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

At the end of the proceedings, the lawyer said that given the level of public interest in the trial, she wanted to set out the reasons for the decision.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Andrew Jay Schwartzman, a Washington-based public interest communications attorney, believes Carr’s conduct and threats violate the 1st Amendment, adding that any serious attempt to revoke licenses would be tied up in legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

He designed it to channel their talent and resources into productive activities that served the public interest.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis