Example Sentences

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During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That type of divergence has piqued the interest of investors who question how to value AI’s ultimate payoff or struggle to understand the financial arrangements underpinning massive infrastructure spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

As silver’s rally has piqued individual investors’ interest, volume in popular silver-linked ETFs exploded on Monday to the highest levels on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

This unexpected twist has piqued interest, drawing in even those who might usually shy away from Rieslings.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024

I have a yearning to converse with the host of the Black Boar, a fat Rabelaisian scoundrel who has piqued my imagination.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John