sucked in

Example Sentences

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The trial in Las Virgenes Reservoir near Westlake Village showed that the system prevented most plankton from being sucked in and killed, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I get sucked in, coming up for air only when Steve wakes up and comes down the stairs several hours later and hopes for a little attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Kevin Wilcox was another who had responded to a call for volunteers on Facebook in 2025 and said he had been "sucked in".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In the upcoming installment, due out this June, the toys’ owner Bonnie is gifted a children’s tablet and is quickly sucked in by its seemingly endless options for proscribed play.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Deep breaths, he thought, and he sucked in a lungful of air, letting it escape slowly.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro