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is piquing

  • present progressive of pique (3rd person singular).

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Luria thinks all that is piquing the curiosity of value investors, who buy stocks they believe are trading at a discount to their intrinsic worth.

From MarketWatch Mar. 21, 2026

The company also is piquing customers' interest through so-called generative AI, which, like the chatbot ChatGPT, can be prompted to conjure text, images and other content with human-like ability.

From Reuters Oct. 26, 2023

The view that the U.S. interest rates are close to peaking, which could soften the dollar and strengthen other currencies, is piquing interest in emerging markets and could also lift Brazil.

From Reuters Apr. 24, 2023

Rural Vestlandet, western Norway, home to some of Scandinavia’s most beautiful landscapes, is piquing the interest of outdoorsy types, especially those who take their beer seriously.

From New York Times Jan. 8, 2019

The Runaways - a portrait of the rocker Joan Jett - is piquing interest because its cast includes Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2010