intrigued

Example Sentences

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The boys were intrigued, as they had heard stories over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists were especially intrigued by the disk's uneven appearance.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

He was immediately intrigued, because never before had anybody recommended a Waynesburg player to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

One poem in particular, written before the storm, intrigued Ivy so much that she read it twice.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake