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
The whodunnit engrossed Buam-dong and piqued the country's interest, making national headlines.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Another former judge told me he was concerned about cameras for the first 30 seconds after they were turned on, but then he became engrossed in the case and forgot about being recorded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The two leaders were filmed several times at Evian, including while they appeared engrossed in conversation on a small sofa, with Meloni smiling as they talked.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The lords and ladies in the gallery were as engrossed in the melee as the men on the ground.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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The Great Gatsby
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