engrossed
Example Sentences
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For once, the 20,000-odd fans on a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium sat quietly engrossed during points.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It was a day the 15,000 home fans on Centre Court, thousands more on Henman Hill - sorry, Arthur's Seat - and those engrossed across the country will never forget.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Like millions worldwide, my family and I have been deeply, and in our case, weirdly, engrossed in this year’s games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Congress ordered broadsides to be made and an engrossed parchment of the signed document to be produced, but the latter became one among many official papers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Safa and Rabia stood by the couch; they were so engrossed in their argument, they didn’t see me at first.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
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The Great Gatsby
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