whetting
- present participle of whet.
Example Sentences
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Williams beat 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns on her comeback in Washington, whetting her appetite for more competitive action.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025
With joy in short supply these days, whetting our focus on what matters counts.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025
But in LIV Golf’s case - at least after one year - the nearly four-month break only created skepticism of its future instead of whetting the appetite.
From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2023
“The images so far are just whetting our appetite,” she said.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022
The dwarf had been whetting the edge of his axe and making some mordant jest when Bronn spotted the banner the riders carried before them, the moon-and-falcon of House Arryn, sky-blue and white.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
