The phrase
"entrenched interests" refers to powerful and established groups or entities that have a strong hold on something, often a specific industry or position. These interests can be resistant to change or new ideas, as they benefit from maintaining the current system.
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Sentences with «entrenched interests»
- The legislation, which required compromise with a passionate array of entrenched interest groups, should serve as a template for debate on other major issues, the governor said. (wacharterschools.org)
- As I have seen in «lift and shift» transitions (knowledge transfer to external contractors) in «traditional» outsourcing projects, any change meets with resistance from entrenched interests. (highperformancecounsel.com)
- There are also entrenched interests who have a lot to gain from increased reliance on coal. (realclimate.org)
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