sucked in

Example Sentences

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The trial in Las Virgenes Reservoir near Westlake Village showed that the system prevented most plankton from being sucked in and killed, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

My highest-conviction call is not to be sucked in by any rally in software.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I get sucked in, coming up for air only when Steve wakes up and comes down the stairs several hours later and hopes for a little attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Kevin Wilcox was another who had responded to a call for volunteers on Facebook in 2025 and said he had been "sucked in".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The same hard, hot breeze that swept Akira’s hair away from her face cleared the hazy smoke away from the valley, and Akira sucked in her breath as she realized what she was looking at.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz