aroused
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The laughter it aroused was a loud, continuous, falling-off-the-couch, dangerous-for-fear-of-heart-attack laughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
But this aroused suspicion, with Imrie said later: "Nick selflessly came to help me in my grave before even looking for his shield. And I'm thinking, he's absolutely adorable or he is up to something."
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Yet Hansen has since aroused controversy, such as when he argued in 2000 that non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases like methane play a large role in climate change.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2025
Finally, “Aura and Performance” considers divinity as aroused by the senses, especially sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
“What do you suppose your mum and Basil are up to, Sam?” asked the young fieldmouse, whose curiosity was aroused.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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