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“I’ve seen Taylor do the exact same thing of setting goals for herself and exceeding the expectations and really captivating the world in that regard,” he said.

He first encountered molecular structures at 10 years old, when he sneaked into the school library, picked a book at random, and was captivated by the images, despite not understanding what they were.

She also captivated foreign audiences in September at New York City’s Lincoln Center, where she performed for the venue’s Brazilian Week series.

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Even as the tech comes ever closer to real world applications, however, Dr Jordan is still captivated by its sci-fi origins.

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The story of Earhart, who vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president wrote on social media on Friday.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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