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intrigue

[in-treeg, in-treeg, in-treeg] / ɪnˈtrig, ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig /






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The real intrigue centres on who plays on England's left.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Garcia is committed to Long Beach State but his performances in the last month must intrigue pro scouts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The Taipei food stand of the friendly Jing-nan draws a steady flow of tourists, campaigning politicians, nightlife denizens—and an alarming amount of dangerous intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"The idea does intrigue me," he says, though he is not blind to the many criticisms of predictions markets either.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Midnight meetings, riverbank chicanery, intrigue at the crossroads.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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