Example sentences of "they have a [adj] interest " in BNC.

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1 ( d ) a number of respondents supported the idea of prohibiting solicitors from acting where they had a personal interest in a transaction , but not where the interest was that of a family member or employee .
2 Given that San Sebastian was then a hive of intrigue and rumour ; that there were multiple connections between the parties involved ; and that they had a common interest in retaining political initiative in their own , civilian hands , it seems not impossible that the Falangists and Carlists were aware of the negotiations between Cavaletti and Aguirre .
3 It was held that they had a sufficient interest but the Court of Appeal said they had no arguable ground .
4 And they have a long-term interest in maintaining industry 's prosperity , for that is what pays their pensions .
5 Once they have a controlling interest , they will want a very high return for their money and the cost , well that will be borne by the workers in terms of lower health and safety standards , massive labour cuts from industry that is admittedly out-dated and labour intensified .
6 One final comment , I have gained the impression from the correspondence in New Scientist that the statements of Associated 0ctel and of the petroleum industry are rejected largely because they have a vested interest , but also because they run counter to the ideas of correspondents .
7 As up to 4() per cent of their income comes from corporate profits they have a vested interest in working for the common benefit .
8 Further , once women get themselves into the position of dependent housewives , they have a vested interest in the maintenance of the status quo since it is too late in their lives to think of independent careers , and sexual freedom merely means the freedom for their husbands to seek younger women .
9 Chemical companies may posture regret , but they have a vested interest in increasing Third World sales , as markets in industrialized countries are shrinking .
10 I needed their co-operation , because they have a vested interest in the path and could , if antagonised , form a powerful opposition .
11 He said : ‘ Using estate agents to do this work is dangerous because they have a vested interest in giving high property values . ’
12 They have a vested interest in starving Bosnian Muslims out of their remaining enclaves in the eastern part of the republic and controlling whatever comes in by road .
13 Such agreements would otherwise be void or unenforceable under the general prohibition against trustees dealing with trust property in which they have a personal interest .
14 They have a particular interest in keeping practitioners of alternative therapies at bay , if they are to maintain their monopolistic position in the health system .
15 Many authorities provide in their Standing Orders for the attendance of councillors at meetings of committees of which they are not members where they have a particular interest in certain matters on the agenda .
16 Like other Ministers , Chancellors do not confine themselves solely to matters where they have a departmental interest .
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