as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Popular on Variety As for adult viewers, they may be engrossed during the sporadic stretches of middling suspense, and impressed by the striking cinematography of Idan Menin, which greatly enhances the movie’s overall impact.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
For an hour each week, I’m engrossed in the story, not thinking about politics or war.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
These images’ authors and their audiences have not forgotten the goal of stoking anti-immigration sentiment, even if other posters, engrossed in winning attention with snapshots of their real-life pets, have.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2024
Or, to flip the perspective, she’s engrossed by the human struggle to let go of things that have no more true substance, no reality beyond our own refusal to loosen our tenacious grip on them.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 June 2024
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
For an hour each week, I’m engrossed in the story, not thinking about politics or war.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
These images’ authors and their audiences have not forgotten the goal of stoking anti-immigration sentiment, even if other posters, engrossed in winning attention with snapshots of their real-life pets, have.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2024
Or, to flip the perspective, she’s engrossed by the human struggle to let go of things that have no more true substance, no reality beyond our own refusal to loosen our tenacious grip on them.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 June 2024
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Go online and virtually visit locations that interest you to determine where your wanderlust hunger takes you.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some members remain for discounts and access to resources, products, and services that interest them.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
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In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Until then, buyers in this segment will likely be intrigued by the K4’s exterior design, advanced tech, and premium cabin.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the Cubs’ first-round pick last season, is a name that intrigues Astros officials.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cybertrucks are here, and we are fascinated by them.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a venture investor who is always looking for the next breakthrough in medical technology – like CRISPR — I’m particularly fascinated by early-stage life science developments that could shift paradigms.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Are the rooms of our souls occupied by wealth, pleasure, the desire for honor, family, work, friendships, entertainment?Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, Dylan, guitar in hand, comes upon Guthrie’s hospital room already occupied by Seeger.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The event was a Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants event, according to Santa Monica Seafood, a company involved in the situation.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Gmail Invoice Scams As the name rather gives away, these attacks involving the sending of fake invoices with the intent to trick the recipient into contacting them to dispute the charges, which can be done for a fee.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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MicroStrategy has continuously bought Bitcoin since then, building significant ownership that has attracted both respect and mistrust.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Almiron is attracting interest from MLS and South America, while Dubravka is wanted by Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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With a bit of a haphazard assembly line of toy horse body parts between the couple, Ahmed expertly attached sticks that made up the horse’s legs, while Fatima busied herself cutting intricate bits of paper to adorn each horse for its full, multi-coloured glory.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sheltering at the Iron Horse In Hot Springs, a river town of 520 residents at the confluence of Spring Creek and the French Broad, Connor Goss busied himself with canceling reservations at the Iron Horse Station and processing refunds.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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