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piqued

[peekt] / pikt /










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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

So when a peddler arrives with a rare item and information, the overseer’s interest is piqued.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lower mortgage rates and Washington’s focus on housing have piqued the interest of home buyers this spring.

From Barron's