outside interest

noun

: an activity that someone enjoys doing when not working
She has a number of outside interests.

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The arrival of outside interests reflects a pattern that has shaped much of Uganda’s history, where promises of advancement often come tied to the erosion of local agency. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026 These investments signal a shift from resource exploitation by outside interests to an approach that recognizes African countries as reliable producers and trade partners. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 If there’s truly no outside interest, Chicago could also opt to bury him in the minors. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside interest

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“Outside interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outside%20interest. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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