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pique

[peek] / pik /




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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

Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The letter was from Guy Spier, 60, investment manager of the Aquamarine Fund, and the first section did little to pique my interest.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Still, his podcast appearance was enough to pique the interest of congressional leaders.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2025

She was showing it to us, humming the music under her breath as she moved through the port de bras and pique turns.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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