charms

Example Sentences

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He charms the staff with his knowledge of these obscure machines – pointing out the bellows that power a church organ, and the pneumatic underpinnings of a piano roll player.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Fairhope attracts retirees because of its literary charms and mild winters, so several of the protesters who testified as witnesses in the trial were from outside the South.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He is asking for forgiveness for backing a faulty product, while also claiming to be a victim of its beguiling charms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

After 10 seconds, “Veridis Quo” fades, and the episode cuts from black to Henry and Yasmin privately assessing their next moves, analyzing how they were suckered by Whitney’s predatory charms.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“Mr. Curran, maybe the young man who spoke to you so impudently should be moved to a seat where his dubious charms will not be so enthusiastically embraced.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline