captivated
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His televised trial captivated viewers nationwide and Netflix and HBO rushed out docu-dramas on the case.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Once a powerful lawyer, the 56-year-old and his legal troubles captivated a global audience and inspired documentaries, podcasts and book deals.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The chip maker and other technology giants are working to take an idea that has captivated futurists—channeling the sun’s power through spacecraft to support activity on Earth—and make it reality for artificial-intelligence computing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Once a pillar of Tennessee society, she became the center of a bizarre, 14-year legal battle and judicial scandal that captivated Knoxville.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“The residents in particular, and some of the faculty, were captivated by the dot-com bubble,” said Burry.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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