piqued
Example Sentences
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Kian's mum said his interest was initially piqued by one of his teachers.
From BBC
Either way, it has piqued the curiosity of many young users.
From Barron's
Not surprisingly, Stoltz’s interest—and especially those wild wattage numbers—has piqued the curiosity of cycling bosses.
So when a peddler arrives with a rare item and information, the overseer’s interest is piqued.
Lower mortgage rates and Washington’s focus on housing have piqued the interest of home buyers this spring.
From Barron's
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