Example Sentences

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Captivated by the skill displayed in Lee's performance, Tam, who was just 10 at the time, became a lifelong admirer.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023

Captivated by the American West, Haub and his wife Helga purchased 2,500 acres in the Methow in 1987, including Sun Mountain Lodge and the Sunny M Ranch.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Captivated, Maqoma danced for 40 minutes - before he sensed another presence.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

Captivated and curious, Hughes collected more eyewitness stories from that evening.

From Scientific American • Aug. 15, 2022

Captivated by her beauty, Jéhan Péhautier essayed to make Bertheline his prisoner; but she made her escape from the castle by night, and endeavoured to reach the sanctuary of Roc-Amadour on foot.

From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Barker, Edward Harrison