vested interests
Example Sentences
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When they have direct, vested interests, recusals can be warranted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
He told AFP he often ran up against vested interests but "I don't think I'm at war with anybody".
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
This will help pursue accountability and overcome obstacles of vested interests, as well as reform the building works system and prevent such tragedies from recurring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
In other words, things that have been checked by experts and, and not just asserted by vested interests in business, in commerce, in politics, and so on.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2024
We provided them with information about people working against their vested interests.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
