special-interest group
Example Sentences
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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
As Congressman Waxman concedes, "Tobacco companies are the strongest special-interest group in Washington."
From Time Magazine Archive
I went through three years of budget surplus, and that was difficult, because every special-interest group wants that money.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
