engrossed
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They became engrossed in conversation, Evans said in the letter, which describes him falling in love during that first meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
For once, the 20,000-odd fans on a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium sat quietly engrossed during points.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Having a parent that wasn’t overly engrossed in my winning and losing was the healthiest thing,” Austin says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
In February 1924, the iconic engrossed parchment of the Declaration of Independence was installed for public display at the Library of Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Mama and Papa were so engrossed in their own thoughts and conversation that they didn’t hear the two sets of footsteps pitter-patter down the upstairs hallway.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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