vested interest

Example Sentences

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He appealed to voters to leave the “cockroach risk” behind, referring to the Peronist movement and the vested interests that emptied government coffers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since this community tension sparks protests shortly before election day, each has a vested interest in standing up for Glaude’s rights.

From Salon

The explanation was that they had a vested interest in the community.

From Los Angeles Times

Many suspect vested interests are to blame, but fear naming names.

From BBC

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said he was "deeply saddened" by the violence and casualty toll, blaming the day's events on "infiltration by various vested interest groups".

From BBC