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

Among other things, a customer in thrall to a fraudster will sometimes foil their own bank’s attempts to prevent them from sending money to a criminal.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

He is no longer in thrall to policy and personnel choices.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

It is more compelling than ever and will have the watching world in its thrall all over again on Friday.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

Alvarez had spent nearly his entire professional career in Lawrence’s thrall, following his orders without question.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik