engrossed
Example Sentences
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The whodunnit engrossed Buam-dong and piqued the country's interest, making national headlines.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
For a time, Djokovic was cast as the villain - the disruptor to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry that so engrossed fans.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
And we, the American people, have become unusually engrossed in it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 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
Safa and Rabia stood by the couch; they were so engrossed in their argument, they didn’t see me at first.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
Vocabulary lists containing engrossed
The Great Gatsby
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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