intrigue
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The possibility of an Iran-US meeting later in the 2026 tournament is also adding to the intrigue.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The Taipei food stand of the friendly Jing-nan draws a steady flow of tourists, campaigning politicians, nightlife denizens—and an alarming amount of dangerous intrigue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The storyline offers intrigue: two dominant figures from different combat sports disciplines - but the outcome should be a routine win for heavyweight boxing's generational great Usyk.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
But “The Unknown’s” shape-shifting intrigue stalls out once you realize that none of the characters have a personality to begin with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
His eyes flashed and the shadow of a grin twisted on his face, the intrigue of the old Deydey who’d never been sick.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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