pique

Example Sentences

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Kian's mum said his interest was initially piqued by one of his teachers.

From BBC

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

Ba’s mouth worked itself in a sort of contained pique, but he didn’t say anything.

From Literature

Either way, it has piqued the curiosity of many young users.

From Barron's

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