special interest
Americannoun
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a political or economic stake in something.
Japan had a special interest in the South China Sea.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of special interest
An Americanism dating back to 1785–90
Example Sentences
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Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in our upper airways during sleep, explains Dr Clare Simon, a dentist with a special interest in dental sleep medicine.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In the years after the swap meet, my special interest became finding Prada accessories that prominently featured hardware, which was easier than the uninitiated might imagine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Of special interest, will he full-throatedly endorse NASA’s Artemis II launch, expected in the next month or so?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
All of which may be of special interest to the thousands of Americans who are now turning 65 every day, during the era known as “Peak 65.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
The PTA began a paper drive and took a special interest in Christmas wrappings.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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