captivate
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To investigate, BBC Sport asked fans how the game can keep existing followers engaged, captivate new supporters and inspire the next generation.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They follow his every move, documenting the latest chapter in a career that continues to captivate supporters wherever he plays.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Yet “The Vampire Lestat” asks viewers to believe something as audacious as a centuries-old vampire still being able to captivate people, launch a music career and inspire a movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Americans didn’t actually land on the moon last week, despite some congratulations to the contrary, and Artemis II didn’t quite captivate the full attention of a country distracted by global strife and gas pumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
She was smart and beautiful, with eyes that could captivate a room, and sweet potato pies that were the best in the county.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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In details both small and big the show surprises and captivates again and again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
It's not just the creative majesty of their team that captivates, it's the terrible beauty of their 7-1 bench, an idea borrowed from the Boks but, somehow, more impressive when France do it.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2025
Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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Here’s the thing: Looking back, I do understand the utopian vision that captivated Hong and her fellow partisans.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
"There's no better place to create a destination that celebrates the magic, creativity and storytelling that has captivated generations of fans around the world," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
When I made the tiny dancer in my music box turn pirouette after pirouette, I was captivated by more than just her pretty miniature tutu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
Oh, and speaking of Brij—he completely captivated us with his acting!
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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Well, we have a few good examples: people like Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed, AOC, who are really captivating.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Love hurts, but it’s certainly captivating to watch these pairs unravel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He’s the most captivating element of the picture and I wished there’d been more of him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
“Moana” became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“We need to keep it creepy, but charismatic creepy. Whoever our Dracu-lass ends up being, she needs to be just as captivating as Bela Lugosi.”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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