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besotted

[bih-sot-id] / bɪˈsɒt ɪd /


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The besotted “Dive” would make anyone swoon into whatever arms will have them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The beauty of this show is that Waters and his producers focused on history’s unsung heroes or the lesser-known feats of famous ones with an infectious, besotted revelry that frequently inspired further research.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

This old-school value manager is finding plenty of unloved bargains in a market besotted with AI.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

It opens in a London pub, where Rodrigo is besotted by a boy who "looks like an angel on the walls of Versailles".

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

And I felt all the more besotted by him.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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