interests

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mukhopadhaya says since 2017, China has widened its influence in Myanmar and become more open about supporting its military leadership in pursuit of its own strategic and economic interests.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"Any attempt to target South African nationals, diplomatic facilities, businesses, or other lawful interests within Nigeria will be treated as a criminal act," they said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Does it serve the interests of shareholders to be located in a state with high taxes, high energy and regulatory costs, and large litigation risk?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor’s race ahead of the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After all,with Washington as president, Jefferson as secretary of state, Edmund Randolph as attorney general—he might have added Madison as dominant presence in the Congress—Virginia's interests were hardly unrepresented in the capital.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis