captivating
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If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
When they first started hosting these events, Bowens wasn’t sure how captivating they’d be.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
A captivating obituary doesn’t just summarize one’s life.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Hearts have been front-runners for the majority of this captivating campaign, but this is uncharted territory for the Tynecastle outfit.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Madame coquetted with him in the most captivating and naive manner, with eyes, gestures, and a profusion of compliments, till the Colonel’s old head felt thirty years younger on his padded shoulders.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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