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arouse

[uh-rouz] / əˈraʊz /


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Walker also appeared to arouse the froideur of French Gates, who was the foundation’s co-chair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Depositing the money all at once would probably arouse less suspicion with the bank than making a continuing series of deposits just under $10,000,” says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

Ethan must hide his intentions so as to not arouse suspicion, but his behavior is highly irregular, and folks who know him notice.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024

A trial at City of London Magistrates' Court found him guilty of displaying the sign in such a way as to arouse reasonable suspicion he was a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

It was said that my New York license plates would arouse interest and perhaps questions, since they were the only outward identifying marks I had.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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