Example Sentences

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LBJ was moving not only out of conviction, but also because events in Selma, even before Bloody Sunday, were arousing northern opinion.

From Time • Jan. 9, 2015

The real reason, however, as I understand it, was that Morton and his men were arousing the Indian tribes and provoking them to action against the Pilgrims.

From Time Magazine Archive

Zeitoun knew their prayers were arousing interest from the guards, but he and Nasser did not pause.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

The kingly conspirators, who had begun war against Sweden without a declaration, little dreamed of the hornet's nest they were arousing.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. by Morris, Charles

An ungovernable temper was the girl's worst failing; the abductors of her uncle were arousing in her the most violent passions of which she was capable, and might lead her to adopt desperate measures.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)