captivate
Example Sentences
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By the time the Civil War ended, it was baseball that had become the game that would continue to captivate Americans into the 21st century and beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Jackson, 77, said she had "never doubted" the show's potential or that it would become a hit big enough to captivate audiences half a century later.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
There were TVs all over the place, playing whatever advocates could think of to try to captivate the attention of these kids.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
The tennis failed to captivate as the seats on Arthur Ashe Stadium started to fill out, with a constant murmur of chatter acting as a soundtrack to the action.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
She was smart and beautiful, with eyes that could captivate a room, and sweet potato pies that were the best in the county.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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The Diary of a Young Girl
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