intrigue
Example Sentences
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A man so adept at helping clients navigate boardroom intrigue was pushed out from Paul Weiss’s chairmanship by an internal revolt after 18 years at the helm.
That attention would turn to intrigue when she explained that the sweet ride had only set her back $90.
From Los Angeles Times
It makes for an intriguingly allegorical work that is fascinating in concept though often static in execution.
But it was also intriguing, so he decided to read the rest of the page, which had been written by hand in a script that was loose and spidery.
From Literature
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His intrigue turned to questions and he realised that it was an area that was once well-known locally, but that he had forgotten about.
From BBC
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