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spellbound

[spel-bound] / ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd /


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As her landscapes show, Münter was spellbound by Murnau’s simplicity and sincerity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Wicked: For Good has received broadly positive reviews from critics - but many are far less spellbound than they were by the first film.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Also, Joni Mitchell played “Coyote,” accompanied by Dylan, for spellbound band members at Gordon Lightfoot’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Roiland would allegedly begin all his interactions the same way, following and interacting with numerous spellbound fans on social media and dating apps.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2023

When Lawrence visited Y-12 in May 1943, less than three months after ground had been broken, the sight of the transformed valley left him spellbound.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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