engage in
verb
engaged in; engaging in; engages in
1
: to do (something)
At college she engaged in various sports.
We don't engage in that sort of behavior.
2
: to cause (someone) to take part in (something)
She engaged him in conversation.
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The pair made their relationship public in 2017, and after three years of dating, the actress and musician got engaged in 2019.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Skoog said he was honored to receive Sayers’ endorsement, saying mayors are focused on delivering results rather than engaging in political fights.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Trump administration officials have repeatedly engaged in vitriolic attacks against the company, and its CEO Dario Amodei.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Hundreds of drivers showed up for the event, at which the firm’s founding partners John Shook and Leonard Stone engaged in direct outreach with participants.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Skoog said he was honored to receive Sayers’ endorsement, saying mayors are focused on delivering results rather than engaging in political fights.
—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Trump administration officials have repeatedly engaged in vitriolic attacks against the company, and its CEO Dario Amodei.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Hundreds of drivers showed up for the event, at which the firm’s founding partners John Shook and Leonard Stone engaged in direct outreach with participants.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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