Example Sentences

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The surreal prospect of U.S. and European allies shooting at each other on Greenland sent stock and bond markets sliding, arousing fears that European investors in U.S. government debt could back away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

"The continuation of the trial is tearing us apart from within, arousing fierce divisions, intensifying rifts."

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Their only sin, as things stand, is arousing disgust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

When you’re a teenager, everything is inspiring, arousing, heartbreaking and hilarious.

From Salon • May 17, 2025

When the RJF Committee members returned to Iceland, they worked full-time arousing their parliament’s interest in the case, warning that if action weren’t taken quickly, it would be too late for Fischer to receive justice.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady