Example Sentences
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Cricket is beguiled by her, and Olympia in turn is taken in by Cricket’s talent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Yet this strangely compelling work has simultaneously beguiled and baffled art historians for generations, starting with the odd moment that Pontormo chose to depict in his innovative way, isolated from the rest of the narrative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
In the 18th century, the 13th duchess beguiled the painter Goya, who portrayed her several times.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
It didn’t take long before the collecting passion had seized hold in earnest and I found myself beguiled by the decorative arts of yesteryear.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
But Billy Pilgrim wasn’t beguiled by the back of the store.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
