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curiosity

[kyoor-ee-os-i-tee] / ˌkjʊər iˈɒs ɪ ti /




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“Generally, controversy tends to stimulate fan curiosity, I would not be surprised if this leads to all-time viewing,” super-agent Leigh Steinberg, who represents NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, among other star athletes, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

A side effect of that is a lack of empathy and curiosity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

In its absence, I recognized that I mostly turned to it out of boredom, idleness or an almost inert curiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

I fear there are many years left in this age, and that it will not quickly fade into political obsolescence, becoming a curiosity or historical footnote.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

“Now, if you will forgive my curiosity, I would like to ask you some questions about this lovely cave you have brought us to.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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