be captivated by
Example Sentences
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"It's the first time for God knows how long that the four belts are on the line. Both fighters are undefeated. The whole world of boxing will be captivated by this fight."
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022
I came to be captivated by these uncanny orbs, which, in terms of their classification, occupy a boundary zone between stars and planets.
From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2021
“It’s hard not to be captivated by all that grows here, from citrus and loquats to jacaranda, mallow, elderberry and California poppy,” she says.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2020
To that end, although target audiences will likely be captivated by the film’s swoony, emotionally authentic elements, viewers are urged to pay close attention to the little things — they resonate.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2019
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
