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intrigue

[in-treeg, in-treeg, in-treeg] / ɪnˈtrig, ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig /






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The real intrigue centres on who plays on England's left.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The possibility of pairing Donald with Garrett — a two-time defensive player of the year — continues to intrigue both in and out of the Rams’ facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"One of my recent tricks is to find any weird chord that may intrigue me," plucking the opening notes of As You Lie There on an acoustic guitar.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

His stand draws a steady flow of tourists, campaigning politicians, nightlife denizens—and an alarming amount of dangerous intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Convinced as he was of his total solitude, this did not concern him, but it did intrigue him slightly.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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