These are often groups that have a direct interest in the outcome.

It was probably the first time anyone had shown direct personal interest in her.

More recently, certain local authority organizations have begun to take a direct interest in popular music.

Perhaps he had a "direct interest in legislation" at some times but not others.

We're talking about whether or not they have a direct interest in trying to influence the course of legislation.

The book also contains a good deal of direct interest to American readers.

Korea itself was not a region of direct interest to Britain.

"It concerns a subject that has been of little direct interest to me in quite a while."

Now we are waiting for a response from the six countries which have a direct interest in the programme.

His question held no pity, just a simple, direct interest.