be engaged in
Example Sentences
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He said he wasn’t happy with it but that “it is what is,” expressing no interest in going after anyone who might be engaged in this behavior.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
A recent Gallup survey found people with a powerful sense of purpose at work are 5.6 times as likely to be engaged in their jobs as those with a low sense of purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Every institution must be engaged in the fight because every institution is at risk.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025
Most Harris supporters said they trusted her to make the kind of changes she promised; such as imposing sanctions on retailers and others determined to be engaged in price gouging.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024
Jonah looked down at the screen of the Elucidator, which seemed to be engaged in some kind of countdown: 10, 9, 8 .
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
