transfixed
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Dozens of men and boys stood transfixed as they watched Belgium play Egypt -- a much-anticipated fixture for Palestinian football fans eager to witness the prowess of their idol, Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
In interviews, he recalled being transfixed as a child by watching his father use fresh paint to make battered bicycles look new.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Hansen found himself transfixed by the depth of space, as though seeing it for the first time.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Paired with video sourced from NASA, it left the audience transfixed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The gaze of her clear eyes held them transfixed.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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