piqued
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St. George, Utah, in the Mojave Desert has piqued travelers’ interests as Expedia recorded a 125% uptick in searches for the destination compared to last year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Other pizzas that piqued my interest include a half-white-and-half-red sauce pizza topped with candied bacon, ham, sweet onions, fennel and basil, and a blue cheese-focused pizza topped with pears, rosemary, shallots and onions.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The Iran war has highlighted the rise of drone warfare and piqued investors’ interest in both drone and antidrone technology.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Theodora, piqued, leaned her head against the back of her chair and closed her eyes, clearly determined not to speak.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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