intrigue
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Wacky character traits get trotted out merely for visual dazzle, not to generate any intrigue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
That segment is far outnumbered by people who may fit the contemporary definition of philistines, non-religious viewers who are only in it for the pulse-pounding swordplay and palace intrigue.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Prediction markets are increasingly showing up in conversations about American culture, including Wall Street palace intrigue.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
"It was a bit looser than a friendship - it was more intrigue," says Hutchcroft, noting Barrett appeared to love playing the VIP in fashion houses and members' clubs.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Entire plots were hatched around swiping food, complete with double-crossing, backstabbing, intrigue, outright robbery, and gobbled evidence.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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