engrossed
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Police and safety groups once warned players not to become so engrossed in catching the next Psyduck that they got lost or put themselves in danger.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
Receiving Chiarella’s “Leviticus” script while in Sydney on a bus to Bondi Beach, he became so engrossed in reading it he promptly missed his stop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
"This is all dog content, when will the cat programme be on?" one person engrossed in the service wrote in the chatroom on PetTV's streaming page.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
He turned to the left, to the right, and became so engrossed in his reflection that he only heard the footsteps on the stairs when they stopped outside his door.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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The Great Gatsby
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