be smitten

Example Sentences

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It’s kind of hard not to be smitten with the burrowing owl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Still, you’ll be smitten with its engaging handling, simple convertible top operation, and all-around fun when cruising around your favorite roads and highways.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Francisco Mojica was not the first to see CRISPR, but he was probably the first to be smitten by it.

From Nature • Jan. 11, 2017

“We have seen a tremendous growth,” said Lang, who hopes people who come to the markets for the first time will be smitten and return.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2014

A lovely champaign, in sooth; small wonder that the aesthetic stranger should be smitten with a desire to end his days in so sweet a spot.

From Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West by Mitford, Bertram