arouse

Example Sentences

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The surreal prospect of U.S. and European allies shooting at each other on Greenland sent stock and bond markets sliding, arousing fears that European investors in U.S. government debt could back away.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stephen's reactions may not have aroused suspicion, but Hugo's did.

From BBC

So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crans-Montana, too, has aroused that same angry feeling of trust betrayed.

From BBC

After charming his way into the house of a couple who believed his tale and gave him thousands of euros, he eventually aroused their suspicions.

From BBC