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interests

  • plural
    of interest.
    interest
    noun
    the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something.
  • present tense form
    of interest (3rd person singular).
    interest
    noun
    the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something.

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This interests him in literature too — transcending reputation through good art.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Typically, the state court — a probate court or superior court — has the power to appoint a guardian/conservator to look after his interests.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

She argued that the claims made by referees are "untested" and in the interests of fairness they should be cross-examined in court like other witnesses.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Lekjaa last Saturday had praised his "wise" move to scrap the plan in the interests of "unity and cohesion".

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

A skilled debater, he advocated for the interests of farmers and businessmen in his district.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow