engage
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The law defines "take" to mean "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct."
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
"We call on all actors to constructively engage in negotiations under UN auspices."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present for the commission to engage in rulemaking, issue final decisions in adjudications, initiate enforcement actions, and otherwise conduct business.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Kirchner, one of them, wanted to engage in acts of civil disobedience, such as blockades of OpenAI’s offices, to bring more attention to the cause, according to Elmore and others in the group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Her interests broadened and she listened intently to the radio, captivated by the political and financial stories, which failed to engage me.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
He was a man fully engaged in life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We’re currently testing 3.5 Pro, an upgraded Flash model, and other models with partners, and we’re productively engaged with the U.S. government.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Kirsty, originally from Stockport, was living in Bali and engaged to a man who owned a wine business and restaurant, so was cautious about only buying alcohol from reputable suppliers.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The AI also reminds users to check the information it provides, just one of several measures designed to keep them actively and critically engaged with its responses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, which opposed police brutality and engaged in political and social programs in big cities, was founded that year too.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
There’s no point in engaging with a debt-management company in order to get rid of this $35,000 if you don’t do some serious soul-searching about how you got into this hole in the first place.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while the United Arab Emirates defence ministry said air defences were engaging missile and drone threats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
The remaining Gulf states that stayed away from Khamenei’s funeral, including the United Arab Emirates, are nevertheless engaging in direct contacts with Tehran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
At this point, I was barely engaging and focused on eating my hand rolls, and I couldn’t wait to get home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
He saw me, and when our eyes met I gave him my most engaging smile.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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