was intriguing
- past progressive of intrigue.
Example Sentences
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But it was intriguing: Oboists are treated with great care because the whole orchestra has to tune up to an oboe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
But still, their attempt to pair it with a spiced hollandaise was intriguing, even if the execution fell flat.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
It was intriguing to see what shape Nadal would be in against 62nd-ranked Cobolli, who has only played in the main draw of a Grand Slam twice.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024
The first selection, “Afrikan Party,” was intriguing but confusing.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
The initial footage was intriguing, however, since it provided the first real glimpse of Bobby since his match with Spassky in 1992.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
