piqued
Example Sentences
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“It was just something that piqued my curiosity,” she said.
Other topics of conversation have piqued the firm’s interest.
From Barron's
In a state of exhaustion, my curiosity piqued.
From Salon
For over a decade, Superchief has established itself as a place where punk rockers, graffiti writers, street photographers, homegrown fine artists and anyone with a piqued interest in counterculture gather to celebrate art.
From Los Angeles Times
Sir Ben says that is what first piqued his interest, with the script being a final clincher.
From BBC
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