engrossed
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It was a day the 15,000 home fans on Centre Court, thousands more on Henman Hill - sorry, Arthur's Seat - and those engrossed across the country will never forget.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He recalled that his mother was so engrossed in her spiritual work that he needed to earn money to pay for her rent and get food for the family.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
He keeps readers engrossed by methodically recounting the specifics of police work, including the business of obtaining warrants and interrogating witnesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 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
Three hours later, they were still engrossed in conversation.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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