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But similar reprisals against high-level officials close to the Kremlin could backfire and arouse even more elite discontent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Depositing the money all at once would probably arouse less suspicion with the bank than making a continuing series of deposits just under $10,000,” says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025

Ethan must hide his intentions so as to not arouse suspicion, but his behavior is highly irregular, and folks who know him notice.

From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2024

Local media reports that a 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and an investigation opened into the possible passing of "intelligence to a foreign power in order to arouse hostilities in France".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

These are the sedans used by team players for transportation around the city—but still, best not to arouse suspicions.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

To his critics and opponents, he is dangerous egotist, someone who arouses division.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024

Information that connects with group identities or familiar narratives—or that arouses emotion—can be particularly persuasive….

From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2023

“Mushrooms are sort of the interface between life and death, and their sudden appearance is surprising, mysterious, arouses curiosity and invites exploration,” Stamets said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023

My voice took on the strident tone of virtuous outrage which automatically arouses suspicion.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

Just like “The Pitt,” “Widow’s Bay” has aroused the kind of obsessive fandom that leads to Emmy glory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Because of the suspicions aroused by the complaints, she said, she lost a job.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

The constant training has aroused the interest of her brother, 11-year-old Logan, who is also due to compete.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

I recall the intense inner excitement aroused in my heart by Alla Nazimova’s enactment of Mrs. Alving in a performance of Ibsen’s “Ghosts” in the 1930s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025

The sensations the story aroused in me were never to leave me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

"The continuation of the trial is tearing us apart from within, arousing fierce divisions, intensifying rifts."

From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025

Earlier in its voyage, the vessel passed by Denmark at around the time of the drone incursions, which began late on Sept. 22, arousing the suspicion of investigators, a French official said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025

Their only sin, as things stand, is arousing disgust.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025

When you’re a teenager, everything is inspiring, arousing, heartbreaking and hilarious.

From Salon ● May 17, 2025

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

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers