engrossed

Example Sentences

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“The more I sat and watched with her, the more engrossed I got in these characters’ lives and the story lines.

From New York Times

Bergmann recalled Ginsburg — who helped establish women’s constitutional right to equal protection, not to mention voting rights, affirmative action, and same-sex marriage — as a kind woman engrossed in her work.

From Seattle Times

As owner, Mayson has spent most of his time engrossed in the daily obligations of keeping the restaurant running.

From Washington Post

When I got home I became fully engrossed in the networks’ coverage of the video.

From Seattle Times

Sipping a hot drink as her three children played outside on the family farm, she was engrossed.

From BBC