rapt
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In Chandler and Pierre, “Lanterns” has an extraordinary pairing that sustains enough frustration, humor, passion and regret to keep us rapt through the episodes provided for review.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
It's now 24 years since Rhona Martin delivered the Stone of Destiny in Salt Lake City, watched by millions of rapt viewers at dark o'clock in the UK.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Manuel Alarcon, her father, was seated in the crowd, clasping his hands in rapt attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
My daughters shared popcorn and watched with rapt attention as the contestants vying for Matt James’s heart made their grand entrances from a limousine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
The voice rose and fell in a rhythmical, dreamlike recital-part enumeration of earthly trials undergone by the congregation, part rapt display of vocal virtuosity, part appeal to God.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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