arouse

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Some lawyers who have worked on crypto-treasury deals say information leaks can not only arouse insider trading suspicions but also actually be harmful for pricing transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

“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

Mr Kane, who was charged with possessing written material intended or likely to stir up hatred or arouse fear, was released on bail under conditions.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 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