arouse

Example Sentences

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I dawdled at the door as long as I dared: definitely his suspicions were aroused.

From Literature

What is certain is that “Now I Surrender” stubbornly fights against the kind of engagement its author is preternaturally good at arousing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Here it is. It says, ‘a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration.’”

From Literature

The surreal prospect of U.S. and European allies shooting at each other on Greenland sent stock and bond markets sliding, arousing fears that European investors in U.S. government debt could back away.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stephen's reactions may not have aroused suspicion, but Hugo's did.

From BBC