aroused
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It enables Alexander to be briefed and to update his handlers, though he can’t stay in there too long, lest suspicions be aroused on the other side of the hack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
But this aroused suspicion, with Imrie said later: "Nick selflessly came to help me in my grave before even looking for his shield. And I'm thinking, he's absolutely adorable or he is up to something."
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Finally, “Aura and Performance” considers divinity as aroused by the senses, especially sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
Mr Mukhopadhyay’s suspicions aroused when a caller asked him why he hadn't redeemed his mutual funds - not a question a police officer would usually ask on the phone.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
They could not catch the words, but evidently Merry was aroused.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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