sucked in

Example Sentences

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“I was just completely sucked in, and I was intrigued by the ambition, the characters, which just glittered off the page,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

Then the president’s heart began to beat and his lungs sucked in a breath.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson