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

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

From Washington Post

The engrossed quiet was the direct result of theatergoers hanging onto every word spoken by characters whose stories they had taken to their hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

Identifying the causes of this radical transformation has engrossed political chroniclers for years.

From Washington Post

The queue, observed: Readers engrossed in thick novels.

From Seattle Times