take an interest in
Example Sentences
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"The people who used to collect things, stock up on things, or take an interest in things are gone," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Which is why you might want to take an interest in what’s actually happening inside these homes — even if only for selfish reasons.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Max is really starting to take an interest in cooking, so he’d make breakfast for himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
She was a more experienced writer who had no obvious reason to take an interest in someone who’d decided, against the advice of his high school English teacher, to do the same.
From Slate ● Apr. 12, 2026
The boys decided that the dog Arfy might take an interest in a mouse for the wrong reason.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
