thrall

Example Sentences

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And when she finally reunites with Y for the movie’s sleek “Contempt”-like endgame, both of them in thrall to private luxury, it’s hard to see how they’ll move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The author was in awe of his father, at once afraid of him and in thrall to his boundless charisma and movie-star looks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He said while Tina Smith was "in the thrall of McKenna" it was implausible that she did not know what was happening in McKenna's operations.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Kevin acknowledges he was seduced by the thrall of easy money.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

Alvarez had spent nearly his entire professional career in Lawrence’s thrall, following his orders without question.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik