captivated
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So why are people so captivated by videos of hoarded homes, crime scene cleans and other extreme clear-outs?
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Here’s the thing: Looking back, I do understand the utopian vision that captivated Hong and her fellow partisans.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
The case captivated the country as the FBI swooped on the region to search for the missing woman.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Newsom drew a parallel to the plague of retail theft that captivated the state not long ago, and which the state has successfully combated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hensleigh was not the only one in their circle captivated by spirits and ghosts.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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