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special-interest group

[spesh-uhl in-ter-ist, in-trist] / ˈspɛʃ əl ˈɪn tər ɪst, ˈɪn trɪst /


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In the past, these kinds of issues were generally debated throughout campaigns; veterans today increasingly resemble a special-interest group.

From Time • Sep. 6, 2016

A denouncement from a special-interest group like One Million Moms, which recommended boycotting J.C.

From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2012

There is scarcely a business, union, profession or special-interest group whose well-being cannot be affected by Washington or whose leaders would not like influence there.

From Time Magazine Archive

To some observers, the reaction from the scientific community is little more than the pleadings of another special-interest group trying to preserve its privileges.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is tragic that whales must suffer to satisfy the chauvinistic urges of a fanatical special-interest group.

From Time Magazine Archive




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