interest
Example Sentences
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The initial idea came from a personal interest Rigden had in watching YouTube videos of people power washing and the "simplicity of seeing dirt turn to cleanliness".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Private equity’s fundraising downturn began in early 2022 when the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, causing dealmaking to grind to a halt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Stable labor conditions, with 68,000 average monthly job growth, reduce Federal Reserve pressure to cut interest rates.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
You might be in the habit of keeping a certain amount of cash on hand for emergencies, but how much interest are you earning on that money?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Penelope had no interest in revenge, but as a person in the midst of a daring escape herself, The Count of Monte Cristo offered food for thought.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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