excite

Example Sentences

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"We live in a world of technology. We need scientists, engineers and mathematicians - and space has a brilliant ability to excite people about those subjects," says Libby Jackson.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

When a photon strikes a material, it can excite an electron and move it away from its original position, leaving behind a positively charged hole.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

In the popular overture, elicitation of tumult concludes, with startling exhilaration, in the kind of grand Beethovenian triumph that never fails to excite.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

"We've spoken a lot about wanting to excite a nation. We didn't do it against England. We've got another four games in this tournament and we'll make sure we do it next week."

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

In fact, the thought of packing a suitcase and taking the morning train did not excite her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan