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Despite the detractors, Peltola said the Willow decision has whetted her appetite for more successes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

If the excitement of the ESPN/Netflix project has whetted your appetite for more sports documentaries, here are some candidates that should be at the top of your list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2020

The rollercoaster finish to golf's Open Championship at Carnoustie has whetted the appetite for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush next year.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2018

Her jump into countless book clubs has whetted Ms. Rau’s reading appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2018

"To tell the truth, our job at the bridge has whetted my appetite, and I am sure Amory is ready for another go."

From A Hero of Li?ge by Strang, Herbert