variants
or ensorceled
as in possessed
to cast a spell on
a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard
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In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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But the 26-year-old was the best of the quarterbacks who were available to the Dolphins, the talent that possessed the most upside.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Is there something tainted or cursed about this place?—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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That person is then cursed and slated for murder.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is Team Italy, the unlikely underdog of the World Baseball Classic, whose celebrations and gioia di vivere have charmed baseball fans far beyond the shores of the Mediterranean.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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At that landmark engagement, Kate charmed a crowd of more than 1,000 who had been waiting to see her and William for hours in the cold, People reported.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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And, just maybe, that can go at least a few inches toward explaining the enduring popularity of mah-jongg—also variably spelled mah jong, mahjong, mah jongg, and more, with our spelling taken from Merriam-Webster—one that spans continents and centuries.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nikhil Ganta spelled amaxophobia to win the 86th Annual Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee at Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver on March 7, 2026, in Denver.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kingsley, an acting legend thanks to his Oscar-winning performance in Gandhi, later dived so deep into a scene from episode three that the crowd, bewitched by witnessing the actor’s process, erupted into applause.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Arteta is bewitched by his countryman’s talent and just wants more of it to come to the fore.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sammy, a troubled 13-year-old, secretly enlists against his mother’s wishes — seduced by promises of purpose, patriotism, and notoriety.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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They were shocked and horrified—and yet entirely seduced.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ensorcelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelled. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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