otherwise engaged

phrase

: busy doing something else
He won't be able to attend because he's otherwise engaged.

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But some of them are doing Davis tribute tours or are otherwise engaged. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The family are so committed to the mission that Conor’s folks take over whenever he and his brother are otherwise engaged. Phil Hay, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026 When America entered World War II in late 1941, Marshall Best, to a large extent, managed Viking for Harold Guinzburg, who was otherwise engaged. Paul Slovak september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025 These gooey bars are great to eat while otherwise engaged with the game, especially when served chilled for less mess. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for otherwise engaged

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“Otherwise engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherwise%20engaged. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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