captivated
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Kenny set up the association in 2020 after he became "captivated" by Fr Doyle's courage through reading a biography of the late priest.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Guilfoyle’s resignation caps an unusual, decades-long run in the public spotlight that has captivated many, particularly in California, where she was formerly married to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
The baseball world was captivated by left-handed pitching prospect Jim Abbott ahead of the 1988 major league draft mostly because he didn’t have a right hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Kevin Reddington, who is defending Clancy, had asked the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict, essentially dismissing the case after a weeks-long, televised trial that captivated Americans.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
I pretend to be captivated by something way off in the distance as I pass by Bob at the gold mine, careful not to make eye contact with him.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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