public interest
Example Sentences
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The harder she tried to cover up the Epstein files, the more public interest in them grew.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"I try to sort of help reorient people that, no, there is a public interest, and broadcast is different."
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
When radio broadcasts of recorded music began from 1920 onwards, public interest in having one’s own record collection accelerated; what had been a trickle turned into a flood.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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