as in intrigue
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Noun
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There was some initial confusion about exactly how the accident transpired, how far the two men were from each other at the time, and a delay in the Secret Service calling an ambulance, fueling intrigue in the story.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
While the Spotify numbers and numerous headlines in the press suggest intrigue and growth, West End Girl is far from a chart-topper yet.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the below example, against Real Oviedo’s zonal scheme protecting the six-yard box, three players run away from goal and one to the near-post to attack Marcus Rashford’s outswinger, resulting in Araujo scoring.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The show leans into this offensive, problematic plot device without any self-awareness.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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One with more context, a plot, character development.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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