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whet

[hwet, wet] / ʰwɛt, wɛt /




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The talk has ceased, but a successful acquisition of Greenland could whet his appetite anew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Such arguments will no doubt whet the appetites of law professors everywhere and may set up a clash that the Supreme Court will ultimately resolve.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2025

The idea, Disney officials said, is to whet people’s appetites and encourage upgrades to the full bundle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

The prospectus kicks off a process to the stock market, with the 18-year-old company set to meet potential investors to whet their appetites for buying its shares.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

He paced his cage vigorously, and even ignored the scraps of meat that were given to him to whet his appetite.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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