interest group
noun
: a group of persons having a common identifying interest that often provides a basis for action
Examples of interest group in a Sentence
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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Newsom has vowed to cut, delay and shift spending to balance that and future budgets, leading to unhappy responses from interest groups.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
Similarly, by working with property developers and interest groups, Bernays helped shape public opinion on urban development, the expansion of residential areas, and architectural design choices.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
Similarly, by working with property developers and interest groups, Bernays helped shape public opinion on urban development, the expansion of residential areas, and architectural design choices.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for interest group
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest%20group. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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