captivated
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When photographer Tyler Mitchell first visited Havana over a decade ago, he was captivated by Afro-Cuban culture—the centuries-old buildings and spiritual practices rooted in West African traditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Opie became captivated by the Arctic light during her first trip to the region more than a decade ago, and she long hoped to photograph Norway’s famous “Blue Mountains.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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
She followed shows she had watched in Nigeria—The Fresh Prince of Bel Air; A Different World—and discovered new shows she had not known—Friends, The Simpsons—but it was the commercials that captivated her.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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