engaged (in)

Definition of engaged (in)next
past tense of engage (in)
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Verb
  • During the flight, Graham experienced several aerial maneuvers as the Thunderbirds practiced routines ahead of the weekend air show.
    Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
  • Condition Grays are practiced as drills at least a dozen times a year.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • General Interest Magazines General interest magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post, brought about interpretive journalism using reporting teams.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
  • The pandemic years brought about a surge in violence and other crimes across the country, from which many cities have only recently recovered.
    Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • And finally, these discussion sessions include not only direct victims of the atrocities, but also family members of those who carried out the deeds.
    Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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