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
But a plot, no matter how engrossing, can’t shoulder the burden alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
His experience with the material lends weight to a thoroughly engrossing tale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 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
The guests were not disappointed: they had a very pleasant feast, in fact an engrossing entertainment: rich, abundant, varied, and prolonged.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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