With the clock ticking and high noon approaching, the global trade talks have suddenly riveted the movie industry, turning into the kind of improbable melodrama embraced by Hollywood studios.

As he looked his attention was suddenly riveted upon a sight that sent his heart into his throat.

Her attention was suddenly riveted by the tapes and papers scattered across the floor.

Claire's attention was suddenly riveted on the chart.

As Frack stared, suddenly riveted by the whispering taunt, The Shadow spoke.

The girl's eyes were suddenly riveted by a stir from the shrubbery which only she was close enough to see.

His attention was suddenly riveted by something his older daughter did.

Tom's eyes were suddenly riveted to a pile of books on a corner table.

He was walking between the long wooden bench and the connecting metal cabinets when his eyes were suddenly riveted on an object up ahead.

But Indian officials say the buildup succeeded in bringing pressure to bear on Pakistan, not least because international attention was suddenly riveted on the region.