curiosity

Example Sentences

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He kept going back, though, and one day curiosity got the better of him when he noticed someone pebbling the ice.

From BBC

The drama on screen led to curiosity about the sport itself and she was shocked to find out one of the biggest teams in Scotland played at a nearby shopping centre.

From BBC

They display an innate curiosity and astonishing degrees of empathy, intelligence and perceptiveness, with subjects ranging from public and social institutions to cultural and specialized spaces and the minutiae of human interactions.

From Los Angeles Times

Not surprisingly, Stoltz’s interest—and especially those wild wattage numbers—has piqued the curiosity of cycling bosses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Avini said the works had sparked curiosity from an "interesting mix" of individuals and potential buyers.

From Barron's