captivated
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His campaign has captivated residents who are frustrated with the slow pace of fire recovery and with Bass, who was out of the country when the fires started and whose approval ratings plunged afterward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
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
His televised trial captivated viewers nationwide and Netflix and HBO rushed out docu-dramas on the case.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
I was of a mind to slip them a note, like a captivated spy girl in the movies: “Help! Get me out of here!”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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"A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry
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