variants
or ensorceling
as in possessing
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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Diaz is also prohibited from possessing animals for five years, and from possessing firearms for 10 years, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Ramakrishnan will play Sam, Elle’s foil – possessing all our hero’s ambition and none of her optimism.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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The best trap music does this, thrusting its audience into a hyperlocal bubble without spelling anything out.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
25 Feb. 2026
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Because of the technology, all résumés and cover letters look the same, spelling a hiring nightmare for recruiters who are left to emphasize other parts of the hiring process to differentiate among candidates.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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If your Valentine loves sliders, celebrate by charming your sweetie at the burger joint known for its tiny burgers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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That group of Democrats sees Mamdani as having scored a political victory by charming the president.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
28 Nov. 2025
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tucked at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe’s remarkable high desert landscapes and enchanting golden light feel almost otherworldly.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Davidson’s Tourette’s causes involuntary tics, and he was heard cursing throughout the show, however the BBC failed to censor the N-word during its broadcast, causing further harm.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jones also played two tapes in which Karen can be heard screaming and cursing at her daughter.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Partial eclipses — when some of the full moon enters the umbra — can be striking events, but at no point does the lunar surface look reddish.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pair them with the matching hoodie for an easy monochromatic look that works especially well for travel, striking that rare balance between comfort and style.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Ensorcelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelling. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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