Example Sentences

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"The pose seems advantageous," the French daily newspaper Le Figaro said, but added that the photos had "aroused much mockery".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

A lesser embarrassment, involving a correspondent relying too heavily on freelance reporting, contributed, as did the widespread staff antagonism Raines had aroused.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The G7 statement had aroused "great indignation" among the Chinese people, he said.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2022

Council member Anthony J. Chmelik, who voted to retain the 2012 ordinance, acknowledged that the ordinance had aroused deep emotions but urged fellow council members to exercise civility regardless of their viewpoints.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2015

At the same time there were renewed rumours that Frederick and his men were plotting to attack Animal Farm and to destroy the windmill, the building of which had aroused furious jealousy in him.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell