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

“We saw the reality, and we went nuts. We were engrossed.”

From Washington Post

When the lights dimmed in the theater, he soon became engrossed in “The Goonies,” which features a group of kids trying to protect one of their family’s homes from foreclosure.

From Washington Post

Seven years ago, the British actor Charlie Hunnam took a book with him on an overseas vacation and was so engrossed that he didn’t get around to sightseeing.

From New York Times