engrossing

Example Sentences

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Northampton were given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres as they came out on top of an engrossing contest to book their place in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But a plot, no matter how engrossing, can’t shoulder the burden alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

One engrossing match can take multiple episodes to finish, but that time feels essential to understanding the stakes and intricacies of the game.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

Scott Eyman faces a triple challenge in his richly engrossing biography “Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

You pore over an engrossing book, but it’s gross to pour over one.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner