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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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“It reflects a legitimate and important state interest in protecting people from harassment and threats. But at the same time, this bill punishes the publication of information.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Forecast-beating reports from Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung have reawakened interest in the artificial intelligence sector after the market tumult caused by the US-Israel strikes on Iran at the end of February.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

It’s in Mexico’s interest to take the Southern District of New York up on the offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Unpaid interest from borrowers’ balances will be waived if their monthly minimum payments aren’t high enough to cover it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The sisters were no longer young or pretty, and the mystery that had always surrounded the spirits was left in ruins—the mainstream news lost all interest.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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