arouse
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In 1909, the Automobile Club of America staged a cross-country auto race to arouse popular interest in what was still a mode of transportation mostly for the affluent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
Had I a host of Elves in armour of the Elder Days, it would avail little, save to arouse the power of Mordor.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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