enraptured

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In a 2023 interview with Steve Bannon, Trump became so enraptured talking about the musical that he wouldn’t stop, even as Bannon tried to get him to focus on crime in New York City.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Like those works, “Reflections on Cinematography” offers enough technical arcana to keep colleagues in the profession and students of the craft enraptured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Think of an athlete in the middle of a game, or a musician enraptured by a melody or the rare magic of getting lost in a project or conversation and realizing an hour has evaporated.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

Fans, who know the standard setlist by heart, are enraptured, singing back every word at full volume.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Although Charles was enraptured with Doddy, Annie was a great rival to her brother in his affections.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman