interest

Example Sentences

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“I would suggest trying to figure out how much you would need to pay each month to cover the interest and start hitting the principal,” Berman said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The analysts note that existing offshore accounts held by mainland traders continue to generate commission and interest income, and the new rules don’t specify whether investors must fully unwind positions in the next two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

His interest in journalistic design grew after he joined the university chapter of the Society for News Design and volunteered at SND’s creative competition in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Born in Oregon to Taiwanese immigrants, Wang is herself a beneficiary of the doctrine she defended during the historic oral argument—as am I. Following the argument, interest in her background exploded.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

He’s still convinced one of us may develop an interest in his beloved language, even though I’ve informed him there’s a zéro percent chance of that happening.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller