Example Sentences
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In an early scene in “Othello” the title character recalls in lush language how his recounting of the daring and dangerous exploits he endured as a warrior transfixed and moved his new wife, Desdemona:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
The saga has transfixed Germans since early March, and has left islanders on Anholt bemused by the continued interest in the story.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
The Booked Babes fall quiet as they thumb through their astrology booklets, reading about destiny, transfixed by the mesmerizing promise of inevitable fate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The trolls and I stood still and silent for a moment, transfixed by the pile of treasures below.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
