become engaged
Example Sentences
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The hope is that this out-of-the-box instruction will help students become engaged in building financial security early on and continue that engagement into adulthood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Police had asked for the warrant to arrest Jeon Cheong-jo, who 2008 Beijing Olympics fencing champion Nam Hyun-hee last month told local media she had become engaged to.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2023
The doctor’s family is adamant that his death wasn’t a suicide: He had just recently become engaged, and his fiancee was pregnant.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
After a brief series of Skype meet-ups, Kaz and Maymouna become engaged — despite a visible lack of chemistry or joy — and a wedding date is set.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
“Colette has recently become engaged to Lord Garthing’s son,” Jeannine continued.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
