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interest

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


NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

OpenAI’s valuation reached $852 billion after its latest funding round, reflecting massive investor interest in AI exposure.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

General Catalyst and HarbourVest led the Series C round, reflecting increasing venture capital interest in AI-enabled roll-up strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"We also plan to take some of our key bile acids of interest and see if supplementation of these compounds alone can help prevent or reduce disease," Allaband said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

I did not admit my interest in following in her footsteps, though I do find her line of business exciting.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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