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

"Public media exists to serve the public interest -- that of Americans -- not that of any political agenda or elected official," it said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

At the end of the proceedings, the lawyer said that given the level of public interest in the trial, she wanted to set out the reasons for the decision.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She could not escape public interest in her life or the pain of missing Elisha.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock