captivated
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A large crowd remained captivated deep into the night as a modern classic unfolded over an unpredictable four hours and 28 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Among those captivated during a recent visit was first-time shopper Kevin Smith, a librarian and cat lover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The BBC's Ione Wells revisits the trial that captivated and heavily divided America for five weeks.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The book captivated Edgar Kaufmann Jr.—the son of a Pittsburgh department store owner—so much so that he enrolled in Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Her voice carried through the room, and Reg’s words, simple and straightforward, captivated them.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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