as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engross
Upon news of Short’s death, the case made major headlines, and the media became engrossed in coverage of the investigation.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Elphaba is engrossed in her studies, while Glinda struggles with her beginner's wand.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Cameos of characters from the original movies kept die-hard fans engrossed and critics lapped it up with its Rotten Tomatoes score not dipping below 90% across five seasons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Elphaba is engrossed in her studies, while Glinda struggles with her beginner's wand.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Cameos of characters from the original movies kept die-hard fans engrossed and critics lapped it up with its Rotten Tomatoes score not dipping below 90% across five seasons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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For a period starting in the late Nineties, you were immersed in the world of pro wrestling and were a consultant for WCW.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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But she was intrigued by Mayor Garner’s claim that an earnings tax could help Wyandotte County finally do away with the unpopular PILOT surcharge that gets added onto utility bills.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Folsom’s animal sanctuary intrigued me because of its mission not to breed, sell or trade animals, but instead, enrich their lives.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their affair gives poignant momentum to The Deepest Breath, which is fascinated with athletic obsession.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The grand monuments, enigmatic gods, and legendary rulers of Ancient Egypt have fascinated the world for centuries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Columbia University said students who occupied the campus' Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last spring have been expelled, suspended for several years or had their degrees temporarily revoked.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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But people who occupy public spaces thinking that kids won't be a part of it are beyond me.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nordahl and co-writer Rasmus Birch mostly keep the stakes high and the drama involving without sinking into histrionics; the resulting film, recently premiered in Berlin’s Panorama strand, is relatable and broadly distributable arthouse fare.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Networking and collaboration tend to follow formulaic, one-size-fits-all methods, failing to fully capture the individuality of the people involved.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Special trails for bikes attract those looking for two-wheeled excitement.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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His cause became a global cause célèbre, attracting the support of Nobel Laureates, scholars, artists, and civil rights leaders.—
Tom White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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In addition to helping customers with their plant selections, Mejia also rings them up at the register and then busies herself with tidying and organizing the shop.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Megan has yet to directly respond to the controversy, and is instead probably busying herself with the most insane workouts known to man.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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