engrossing
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The authors’ examinations of justice, freedom, authority and other elements of Viking social and political life are similarly engrossing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
An engrossing encounter was narrowly won by the British fighter by unanimous decision - 97-93 on two scorecards and 96-94 on the other.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It was a match so engrossing it delayed the BBC News at 10.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
That engrossing yourself in every meticulous step — from measuring out your own leavening agents to bringing your butter and eggs to room temperature — is what qualifies as real baking.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
I found my work in the South Side Boys’ Club deeply engrossing.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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