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Meanings of intriguing in English

Disturbingly provocative.

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Examples for "challenging"
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Meeting objectives has proved to be challenging as market conditions remain difficult.
Reuters
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For example, current market sentiment could make access to wholesale funding challenging.
Reuters
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Hundreds of people braved challenging conditions to help refloat the surviving animals.
Radio NZ
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Detection of recent natural selection is a challenging problem in population genetics.
Pubmed
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A number of religious groups have filed lawsuits challenging the new rule.
Reuters
Usage of intriguing in English
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But a visit earlier this month left me with an intriguing question.
The Guardian
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The problem of biological motion is a very intriguing and topical issue.
Pubmed
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The other intriguing point here is, of course, the means of delivery.
The Irish Times
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You said, 'I disagree.' A more intriguing phrase has never been spoken.
Too wicked to kiss
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She was a thousand times sexier and a million times more intriguing.
Stolen heat
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There are, however, some intriguing games on the Thanksgiving slate this year.
The Guardian
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As a website idea, in general, I think it's an intriguing idea.
Wired
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The closing sequence of matches certainly present an intriguing list of possibilities.
The Irish Times
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The more intriguing question is how coaches will adapt to the future.
Wired
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An intriguing Dutch study found people who rush believe time is faster.
The Guardian
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A novel in first chapters; it sounds an intriguing, possibly brilliant idea.
The Irish Times
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An intriguing contest for sure, but far too hectic for betting purposes.
The Guardian
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The first course was brought in, accompanied by an intriguing savory aroma.
Paul of dune
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In another intriguing study of attention, heavy multitaskers had trouble maintaining focus.
Wired
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Stem cell science is clearly an intriguing and promising area of science.
Pubmed
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Perhaps more intriguing is a Turkish central bank meeting, also on Tuesday.
Reuters
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