engrossing

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Abbott lifted Woakes into the building site, where a hotel is under construction, at mid-wicket, before the last twist of an engrossing day saw the last three wickets fall in the last two overs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It was an incredible conclusion to an engrossing encounter, one that has repeatedly delivered drama in Guardiola's past tussles with Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

As metaphors for the American dream go, Gabriel Tallent’s taut and engrossing second novel, “Crux,” is exceedingly direct: It’s literally a book about climbing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

One engrossing match can take multiple episodes to finish, but that time feels essential to understanding the stakes and intricacies of the game.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

She is less ready to talk about the second wife, the new, engrossing family, stepbrothers and sisters the age of her own little one.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez