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
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