pique
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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
And his letter to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted his obsessive pique over not winning this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
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
The word piques Bear’s curiosity, causing him to wonder aloud if Nikki’s writing a romance.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
It is rare to find a book that you can open at random and almost always find something that piques your interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
On occasion, a film or TV series comes down the pike that piques my interest not for the story depicted onscreen, but for the story behind it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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
Years removed from the project, her curiosity is clearly piqued.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
Investor interest was recently piqued when Barclays analyst Dan Levy said in an Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
The characters in particular are more grounded, which immediately piqued Root’s interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The prospect of a slightly more vibrant alternative has piqued the interest of some Viking cruisers, leading to speculation that a broader vibe shift may be coming on the river.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It had not been in my plan to listen to him, but my curiosity was piqued and I straightened up to give him my attention.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
“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
Pawpaws aren't the only promising crops piquing people's interest.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024
In previous work, Montell's team came across a mutation in this gene that impaired cell mobility, piquing their interest.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
And for some reason this strikes a chord, piquing a memory.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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