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be captivated by





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"It's the first time for God knows how long that the four belts are on the line. Both fighters are undefeated. The whole world of boxing will be captivated by this fight."

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022

But no clinical psychology degree is necessary to be captivated by “Dana H.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021

I came to be captivated by these uncanny orbs, which, in terms of their classification, occupy a boundary zone between stars and planets.

From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2021

“It’s hard not to be captivated by all that grows here, from citrus and loquats to jacaranda, mallow, elderberry and California poppy,” she says.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2020

Generations to come will continue to be captivated by Cleopatra’s charm.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby




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