as in possessed
to cast a spell on I think our plans have been hexed from the start—everything is going wrong
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As the architect of this operational machine, Cook possessed the unique authority and insight required to overhaul it.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
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Based on the 1995 novel by Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic follows the witchy women of the Owens’ family, whose heartbroken ancestor cursed their bloodline so that any man who falls in love with an Owens woman dies a tragic death.— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a very smart actor and wholly credible as a woman swimming in the amoral landscape of big tech, cursed by having eyes wide open.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 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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Early in the reign of social media, Messing said, there was much fearmongering about how these digital platforms spelled the death of reading.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
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Geese’s charmed run as one of the buzziest indie rock bands of recent memory will extend at least through early November, as the New York quartet has announced some of its biggest live shows to date in support of its 2025 Partisan album Getting Killed.— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
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The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience.— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Born Dan Wherrett in Lacey, Washington, the producer initially moved to Seattle to study design, but was bewitched by the world of electronic music.— Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
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There are people who said that my mom had bewitched my father, because my mother is from a different ethnic community from my dad.— Marc Silver, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.— Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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Eberechi Eze hit the post moments later after some dazzling footwork, before Erling Haaland struck the decisive goal for City five minutes later.— Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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He was struck by the team’s new facilities and the leadership in the organization.— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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