whetted
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The report added that Lukoil's foreign assets had also whetted the appetite of US investment company Carlyle and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund IHC.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
That ritual whetted his curiosity about his nation’s native spirit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
George says that England's form in training and a return to Twickenham for the first time since a thunderous 23-22 Six Nations win over Ireland in March have whetted his appetite for the match.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
Its appetite whetted, DraftKings moved to incorporate NFTs into its fantasy sports contest business by securing exclusive rights to all NFL players’ names, images and likenesses — together known as NIL rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024
Possibly the rescue of Charles Nalle had whetted her appetite for adventure.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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