On the walls 1, 000 dolls--each a model known as "Blythe"--transfix the intruder with their enormous goggle-eyes.

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The novelty and drama of Americans Elect is likely to transfix the political chattering class throughout the Spring and Summer.

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More worryingly, political intrigue and conspiracy now seem so to transfix Czech politicians that they are distracted from getting on with the sensible running of their country.

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And how could one person transfix me with a look?

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