- present participle of arouse.
arousing
Example Sentences
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Arousing suspicion from others was Niemann’s adroit counter after Carlsen made a relatively unusual opening.
From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2022
Arousing the worst facets of American emotionalism is another.
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Arousing Amateur Lippmann's well-bred scorn were the feverish efforts of other sleuths to solve the case by strong-arm methods.
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Arousing Cairnes, who was already awake but lying glowering at the unconscious priest, I despatched him to the jutting platform, with instructions to keep close watch on all movements in the village.
From Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France by Parrish, Randall
Arousing the house would create an alarm, and if Harriet were not there—of which in her heart she was already assured—it would only set the people within talking about her.
From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William