1.   And they have played the occasional small-hall show to whet the interest of hard-core and lukewarm fans alike.

2.   That seemed to whet the interest of a group of religious leaders and journalists who recently visited a favela in the heart of the city.

3.   And, like McEnroe, they would like a Davis Cup format that would better accommodate player schedules and whet the interest of fans.

4.   He said he came to Israel after his mother whetted his interest in the history of the area.