variants
or ensorcels
as in possesses
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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The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026 -
If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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His presence on the roster spells trouble for Patrick Bailey, the two-time reigning NL Gold Glove winner whose highly meager offensive contributions are becoming less tolerable in a struggling lineup of out-makers.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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And the chart spells it out, admittedly in very tiny print.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the resurgence of Eurasian empires—notably China and Russia—strikes at the heart of the cellular order established under American hegemony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Ensorcells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcells. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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