Sentence examples for captive crowds from inspiring English sources

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The events are also giving Mrs. Clinton large captive crowds as she considers a run for president.

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That is why candidates on weekdays can often be found at schools and colleges, where they are sure to draw a captive crowd.

That's because "Sunday Brunch 4" was performed, as were two earlier versions, on a southbound A train in front of a captive crowd of straphangers, many of whom seemed completely mystified by what was going on.

Whether he had an earnest student union debate in mind is a moot point; but you have to admire anything that has a captive crowd with Setzuan on the syllabus shrieking their approval rather than politely sitting to attention.

Asked why the organizers chose to inaugurate the Tea Party in downtown Tel Aviv, the Israeli capital of hip, Mr. Dannon said they did not want just the regular "captive crowd" that frequents events in Jerusalem, but wanted to attract Israelis from all over the country.

During these flights, Jake would work his captive crowd by shaking hands, kissing babies and offering help to anyone who had a problem.

Morrison, two musicians and a pair of female back up vocalists charmed the captive crowd with mostly original material and one of Morrison's favorite songs "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," Hula-style on the ukulele.

The captives crowded the port side of the ship to catch their first glimpse of their new island home.

3. Don't Be Captive to Crowds If the hectic scene at the Atlantis threatens to ruin your sanity, there is another option: stay at the nearby Ocean Club, a more tranquil, secluded and intimate hotel (with only 106 rooms) owned by the same company.

Downhill skiing practically began here and some of the world's most dramatic climbs - on the Eiger's looming north face - held crowds captive on the Bellevue terrace.

On Friday, they had a captive audience, small crowds that watched, some with mouths agape, as an animated depiction of the L train hopped along its route in short, jerky movements.

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