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captivating

[kap-tuh-vey-ting] / ˈkæp təˌveɪ tɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
endearing
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"It was one of the most captivating Six Nations in history, fitting it came down to one final moment of drama," BBC rugby correspondent Chris Jones said.

From BBC

Given the stakes, a cagey start would have been excused, but these old rivals had other ideas during a thunderously captivating first half.

From BBC

The captivating and ornate story of the caliphate’s final gasps is recounted by Imran Mulla, a British journalist and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs, in his debut book, “The Indian Caliphate.”

From The Wall Street Journal

So, amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history of Scotland's top flight, what is the state of play for each of the four clubs involved?

From BBC

The two events offered some of the most captivating work in recent memory, from paintings that integrate AI to head-spinning ceramic sculptures.

From The Wall Street Journal