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besotted

[bih-sot-id] / bɪˈsɒt ɪd /


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Mr. Crowe, retaining a trace of his Hermann Göring from “Nuremberg,” is transparently deceitful to everyone but his besotted student, who agrees to be one of Murray’s guinea pigs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The beauty of this show is that Waters and his producers focused on history’s unsung heroes or the lesser-known feats of famous ones with an infectious, besotted revelry that frequently inspired further research.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

This old-school value manager is finding plenty of unloved bargains in a market besotted with AI.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

But it is basketball - not football - that New Yorkers are besotted with right now.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Under the moon’s besotted gaze, she ran deep into the jungle, her body strong, her every sense heightened.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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