captivated

Example Sentences

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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

"It's always captivated me, the drama, the operatic scale of these huge World Cup tournaments," says Graham, who previously wrote Sherwood and Quiz.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Peptides that promise glowing skin and muscle growth have captivated young men—and even teenagers—who are aspiring to new male beauty standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

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