be captivated by
Example Sentences
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It is hard not to be captivated by his presence throughout this hugely satisfying book, from its explosive opening to its bittersweet end.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
So not only are you predisposed to be captivated by disgusting things, there’s also a psychological mechanism that enables you, in the right circumstances, to enjoy them.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 28, 2022
Those watching that day could not help but be captivated by her.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2022
“It’s hard not to be captivated by all that grows here, from citrus and loquats to jacaranda, mallow, elderberry and California poppy,” she says.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2020
As Stick went on, I let myself be captivated by his words, swept into his vision of the movement.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
