riveting
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The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic moves and frenzied speculation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
To ensure the book club runs efficiently with riveting discussions, the women have enlisted the help of Literary Affairs — an L.A.-based company that offers facilitators at over 50 book clubs in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The action turned as riveting as watching a toddler try to pull on mittens and boots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Where to watch: Not currently available Nominated for: International feature, sound What we said: “‘Sirāt’ is taut and riveting and nearly all mood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
It was absolutely riveting to watch the simple activities of people out in the world: old men sitting in the sun, women doing their shopping, people walking their dogs.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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