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vested

[ves-tid] / ˈvɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
clothed
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ADJECTIVE
absolute
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And China has its own vested interest in a free and open waterway, where nearly 50% of the country’s crude oil imports pass through each day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

And the fact it came so late in a tense, high-stakes game made the wait near unbearable for those with a vested interest.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Still, IRIS’ work stood out in a world where much of the science on toxic chemicals is funded by corporations with a vested stake in them.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

But by waiting until her children were out of college and some of her stock grants had vested, the math worked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s exchanged his military clothes for an elegant, white- vested suit, and his hair is freshly cut.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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