take an interest
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Be concerned or curious, as in She really takes an interest in foreign affairs , or I wish he'd take an interest in classical music .
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Share in a right to or ownership of property or a business, as in He promised to take an interest in the company as soon as he could afford to .
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Even if an employee did take an interest and pick their own investments, they’d have only about 15-30 choices of mutual funds, most of which would align to broad-market indexes or sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The media take an interest, but the volcanologists have learned how damaging it can be when volcanic uncertainties morph into a full-blown dispute, played out in public.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"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
And she says to praise them when they take an interest.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Very considerate of you to come here and take an interest in your employee’s health,” Zizmo said.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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