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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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We reported on Thursday that he has already expressed an interest in cashing in his Chelsea stake, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

His principal legislative interest has been to delist the gray wolf as a federal endangered species.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

Rohl was expecting - and expected - to stay at Ibrox but a call about Salzburg's interest while on holiday in June changed his course again.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

But leverage only works if the return on the underlying asset exceeds the interest cost.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“Now, as for the Russia/England problem . . .” But the boys had already lost interest and were trying to pat Veronika’s cheeks with their dirty hands.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Along with Google’s deep pockets came fiduciary duties to shareholders and clashing organizational interests.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

German business weekly WirtschaftsWoche reported that Porsche's works council, which represents staff interests, had agreed in principle with management to end Taycan production.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

And both have their reasons for rejecting science that interferes with their own interests.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

This is especially true for their company, which employs about 130,000 people across more than 50 countries and has interests in paper products, petroleum, pipelines, chemicals, fertilizers, electronic components, logistics and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

While Kermit and his father shared similar interests and character traits, their personalities were quite different.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Borussia Dortmund, who Sancho has made 158 appearances for over two spells, are believed to be one of the clubs interested.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"Deploying this admittedly less than lethal technology, in an era when we're really not all that interested in providing training to the officers about how to use that technology, really is alarming," Sandweg said.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

“Negotiations in the Middle East are ongoing, and all parties still seem interested in eventually reaching a diplomatic resolution,” he says.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Many factors can contribute to obesity, but researchers are increasingly interested in the role of high fat foods that are readily available in grocery stores.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

We kept the shop open, not because anyone was interested in watches, but because people wanted to see Father.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Rest assured, the next generation of Amazons will go public after they get interesting.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

One interesting result, Davis says, is that signatures of magnesium-rich phyllosilicates were found in the spectra of Larissa, Galatea, and the rings -- minerals that only form in the presence of liquid water.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Eddie Jones has revealed an interesting method he uses to coach his Japan side - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

I found Infosys most interesting because, to my knowledge, there are no other IT or consulting firms with creature mascots like Leon the yeti.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It was interesting to hear about the “lemony notes” in your last letter.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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