captivating
Example Sentences
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The hantavirus outbreak captivating the public began on the MV Hondius, an expedition-style cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, a privately held Dutch company.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
He swam up to Pier 39 a month ago and hasn’t left, captivating locals with his massive frame and disregard for his dockmates’ space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The night-of-broadcast scenes draw you into the tension of finalizing and problem-solving and Michaels’ engagement with all manner of details is captivating.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
"I have the deepest respect for the way you continue to make rock history while embracing new challenges and creating captivating music to this day," she said through an interpreter.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The more I participated in class, the more I realized that I was no longer interested in the lesson plan because of the possible reward, but because I genuinely found the lesson captivating.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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