spellbound

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I spent several hours spellbound by the aquarium—don’t miss the octopus and jellyfish tanks—and the museum of the world’s oceans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Wicked: For Good has received broadly positive reviews from critics - but many are far less spellbound than they were by the first film.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Also, Joni Mitchell played “Coyote,” accompanied by Dylan, for spellbound band members at Gordon Lightfoot’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

As Amendola gently prodded him with questions, Best kept attendees spellbound with stories about the Beatles' early days.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

From the moment that the first note was struck, the audience became completely spellbound.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl