engage in
phrasal 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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Churches, synagogues and mosques need to open their doors to summer activities for youths and their families; faith institutions must be engaged in their communities and use their pulpits to address the violence.
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Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
This means implementing strong guardrails that prevent models from generating harmful content, engaging in deceptive practices, or making decisions that violate human rights.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
All About Ned Wolfgang Kelly Kelly and Atwell got engaged in 2023.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 May 2025
Meanwhile, the administration is engaged in a complicated technical review of the sanctions, which is expected to take weeks, officials said at the time.
—Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
This means implementing strong guardrails that prevent models from generating harmful content, engaging in deceptive practices, or making decisions that violate human rights.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
All About Ned Wolfgang Kelly Kelly and Atwell got engaged in 2023.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 May 2025
Meanwhile, the administration is engaged in a complicated technical review of the sanctions, which is expected to take weeks, officials said at the time.
—Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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