captivate
Example Sentences
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And in her captivating interpretation, Fennell makes her viewers feel everything.
From Salon
Yet there are still few answers in the search for “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, a case that has captivated the country.
Precious metals have captivated people for centuries and continue to play a role in the modern world—as portfolio diversification, as a hedge against inflation, as a haven during tumultuous times and for industrial uses.
An acrobatic closing section featuring a backflip, aerial twist and a one-armed cartwheel captivated the crowd, who cheered wildly.
From Barron's
Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists.
From Los Angeles Times
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