Example Sentences
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Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
As such, the book serves as a buoyant yearbook for the Jazz Age and is alive with the slogans, social rituals, events and scandals that had so recently captivated America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Even Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, usually the headline act in this stadium, watched on like everyone else, captivated by Messi's magic.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
“The whole point is Ben Reilly gets captivated by her, and this is the lock in,” suggested Tiernan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
I pretend to be captivated by something way off in the distance as I pass by Bob at the gold mine, careful not to make eye contact with him.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
