be smitten
Example Sentences
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It’s kind of hard not to be smitten with the burrowing owl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Still, you’ll be smitten with its engaging handling, simple convertible top operation, and all-around fun when cruising around your favorite roads and highways.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
Just ask Jerry Jones, who had reason to be smitten with the UFC star after the team Jones owns blew out Jacksonville on Sunday with the fighter/whiskey salesman providing the emotional spark.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2018
Francisco Mojica was not the first to see CRISPR, but he was probably the first to be smitten by it.
From Nature ● Jan. 11, 2017
He went over to her and began a conversation, which did not succeed at all, and it was noticed that Augustus did not appear to be smitten by her beauty.
From The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
