Hi, In this context "More intriguing" mean "Curiosity or "Fascinating" I think that an example with help me to understand it ...
"Obama had heard these arguments before from other senators. His friend and Illinois counterpart, Durbin, was urging him to run, but that was to be expected. More intriguing were the entreaties he was receiving from New York’s Chuck Schumer."
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intriguing = arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. Example: I was intrigued by your question.
— JohnParis
intriguing = arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
Example: I was intrigued by your question.
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