vested interest
Example Sentences
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They have met resistance from politicians who are shielding vested interests and dodging accountability.
From Reuters
“They have no vested interest in this other than the health of the children.”
From Washington Post
Manchin, in other words, has a vested interest in creating policies to keep coal profitable.
From Salon
Mahomes signed a 10-year extension worth about a half billion dollars last year, so he has a vested interest in making sure his coach stays healthy.
From Seattle Times
The new government said it would break up the “iron triangle” between the Liberal Democrats, the bureaucracy and vested interests.
From New York Times
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