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He isn’t alone in believing that advances in artificial intelligence will pique interest in the spiritual realm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

But two things can be true, and Bolton’s isn’t a simple case of presidential pique.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

And in the case of at least one clothing item — a pique sandwash dress — Sam’s Club members had even influenced the design.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

Meanwhile, political analyst Ambroise Mamba indicated on X that the ban could be self-defeating because it could pique people's interest to find out about Kabila's movements and activities.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025

This defiance was not a fit of pique, but a matter of principle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As an investor, that’s a combination that piques my interest.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

“We don’t cast for it, but when they come in, it definitely piques our interest,” says Lambo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025

In the same vein as the Grimace Shake and Pink Sauce, Jones Soda’s Turkey and Gravy soda is essentially a shock-treat that piques people’s curiosity and appeals to their desire for the unexpected.

From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2023

The character will adapt itself to you rather than the other way round, so I do what piques my interest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

“That was a huge learning experience for me, just being so close to Sean and seeing all the stuff he had to deal with. That’s where it kind of intrigued me and piqued my interest.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

But one part of summer that most piqued our wide-eyed interest—that for all these years has felt like a dizzy dream—wasn’t on the campgrounds at all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

That article, combined with anecdotes that some tech layoffs are hitting older workers, piqued my interest.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

The FBI agent from Connecticut piqued investigators’ interest, as did another man thought to have ties to the CIA, but that line of inquiry went nowhere.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

“It certainly piqued my interest,” Lord Roiben says.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

“Getting that attention on social media—that is piquing people’s interest, especially the younger generations.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Luria thinks all that is piquing the curiosity of value investors, who buy stocks they believe are trading at a discount to their intrinsic worth.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026

Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders also are piquing interest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025

Pawpaws aren't the only promising crops piquing people's interest.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024

And for some reason this strikes a chord, piquing a memory.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman