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fascination

[fas-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌfæs əˈneɪ ʃən /


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Thompson’s fascination with American pop culture developed in part from her youth in post–Celtic Tiger Ireland, when leaders like Bertie Ahern were implementing economic policies shaped by American capitalism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“There’s a primal fear and fascination baked into our DNA with such majestic beasts,” Choudhury says.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He has recalled watching an Alfa Romeo tear through the Rallye Côte d’Ivoire, an encounter he credits with igniting a lifelong fascination with cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

To understand the fascination, two sociologists spoke to more than 160 "Bigfooters" who are serious about collecting evidence that the beast is real.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nate stared with a mix of fear and fascination, like the time he found a scorpion in his hammock.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis




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