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Even then, though, the publication cautioned that “all leads developed through hypnosis should be verified with supporting physical or testimonial evidence … and investigative conclusion should not be based solely on hypnotically obtained information.”
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
We know that it’s someone’s job to conceive and plan for the building of cruise ships, but we never expected to hear about such concerns in a hypnotically catchy rock song.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
Spinning Around, released in 2000, was a textbook comeback single, and she followed it up with the hypnotically cool Can't Get You Out Of My Head - still the biggest-selling single of her career.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024
With the popularity of the British television show “The Great Pottery Throw Down” and Instagram Reels that show potters hypnotically shaping clay, several local potters said they’ve seen interest in ceramics spike in recent years.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023
They all watched as the downy tuft wafted hypnotically back and forth, back and forth, until it disappeared under the seat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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