thrall

Example Sentences

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The author was in awe of his father, at once afraid of him and in thrall to his boundless charisma and movie-star looks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He said while Tina Smith was "in the thrall of McKenna" it was implausible that she did not know what was happening in McKenna's operations.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Kevin acknowledges he was seduced by the thrall of easy money.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

On the Friday before the experience opened to the public, a gaggle of children gathered in wordless thrall to witness a maintenance worker repairing an engine overhead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

I stood rooted to the spot, paralyzed, in thrall to the action before my eyes.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel