captivated
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The first is Babel, the story of builders so captivated by their own ambition that they never pause to ask what they are building or whom it serves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The carcass of a dead humpback whale whose attempted rescue captivated many across Germany has been pulled ashore.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Notably, the chanteuse captivated audiences singing Henry Mancini and Don Black’s “Nothing to Lose” in the 1968 comedy “The Party,” in which she played an aspiring actress.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
His televised trial captivated viewers nationwide and Netflix and HBO rushed out docu-dramas on the case.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Marion grips my hand, captivated by the words of our prime minister.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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