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But two things can be true, and Bolton’s isn’t a simple case of presidential pique.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

And in the case of at least one clothing item — a pique sandwash dress — Sam’s Club members had even influenced the design.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

Still, his podcast appearance was enough to pique the interest of congressional leaders.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2025

Known in Japan as an ion bath, it combines many spa treatments in one: a heated, weighted feeling to relax and soothe the body and a calming aromatherapy to pique the senses.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025

Perhaps, he added, she could fashion some of his schoolwork as a sort of game, which might pique his interest.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

“We don’t cast for it, but when they come in, it definitely piques our interest,” says Lambo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025

After her bogus sob story elicits the sympathy of the wealthy collector and philanthropist, Liz then piques her interest with the offer of a Keith Haring painting that doesn’t exist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025

In the same vein as the Grimace Shake and Pink Sauce, Jones Soda’s Turkey and Gravy soda is essentially a shock-treat that piques people’s curiosity and appeals to their desire for the unexpected.

From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2023

No matter your taste, you’re likely to find something that piques your interest in these six productions coming to Seattle stages this month.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Tolo’s introduction to Johnson came in 2016: She saw a quote of his featured in a newsletter about the evolution of humans and AI, and it piqued her interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

The FBI agent from Connecticut piqued investigators’ interest, as did another man thought to have ties to the CIA, but that line of inquiry went nowhere.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

That success has piqued the interest of lawyers and academics in Northern Ireland, who are trying to find ways to support the restoration of Lough Neagh.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

His Uncle Frank telling jokes from behind the bar in one of these taverns first piqued Dreesen’s interest in comedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

It was well enough to say Rab was secretive by nature and couldn’t help the way God had made him, but Johnny felt piqued.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Luria thinks all that is piquing the curiosity of value investors, who buy stocks they believe are trading at a discount to their intrinsic worth.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026

Pawpaws aren't the only promising crops piquing people's interest.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024

In previous work, Montell's team came across a mutation in this gene that impaired cell mobility, piquing their interest.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

“I think that’s probably just piquing a great deal of interest,” Spoelstra said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

And for some reason this strikes a chord, piquing a memory.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman