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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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Soldiers in military gear engaged in violent combat.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors claim Clase — a three-time All-Star and two-time Reliever of the Year — had engaged in the practice of pitch-rigging since at least May 2023, with Ortiz joining the scheme in June 2025.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Authorities engaged in a pursuit but eventually lost sight of Kneeland’s vehicle, ending the chase.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Soldiers in military gear engaged in violent combat.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors claim Clase — a three-time All-Star and two-time Reliever of the Year — had engaged in the practice of pitch-rigging since at least May 2023, with Ortiz joining the scheme in June 2025.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Authorities engaged in a pursuit but eventually lost sight of Kneeland’s vehicle, ending the chase.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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