engrossing

Example Sentences

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It was an incredible conclusion to an engrossing encounter, one that has repeatedly delivered drama in Guardiola's past tussles with Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

If you adjust your expectations accordingly, you’re in for an engrossing ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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

But Istvan, the antihero of Szalay’s fifth novel, is an extreme and engrossing case.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

You pore over an engrossing book, but it’s gross to pour over one.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner