intrigued

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In Albania, he was intrigued by growing tourism in a Mediterranean country that lacked the same high-end hotel infrastructure of its coastal neighbors of Greece and Montenegro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The boys were intrigued, as they had heard stories over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists were especially intrigued by the disk's uneven appearance.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The only thing that intrigued Úrsula after almost two months of punishment was that Meme did not take a bath in the morning like everyone else, but at seven in the evening.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez