hooked

Example Sentences

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The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.

From Barron's

Then, a few days in, we become hooked.

From BBC

In an article on Monday, Sir Keir said he wanted to "crack down on the addictive elements of social media" that "keep our children hooked on their screens for hours".

From BBC

Her lawsuit is a test case chosen from among hundreds charging that Instagram and YouTube were designed to snare young users and keep them hooked on their services.

From Los Angeles Times

Zuckerberg, who arrived at court with an entourage of security and associates, is expected to face questions about Instagram's design and what changes the firm made over the years in order to keep people hooked.

From BBC