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vested

[ves-tid] / ˈvɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
clothed
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ADJECTIVE
absolute
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“It really gives us a vested interest in doing what we can to protect the state and mitigating the causes of climate change.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

First, the fact that she felt a vested interest in how much money he gives to his kids crosses a boundary that would make most people uncomfortable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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

But Ackman has a vested interest in pushing that narrative.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Spassky was seated in the first row, elegantly attired in a gray-checked vested suit.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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