How to Use otherwise engaged in a Sentence

otherwise engaged

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• But Jasper is now otherwise engaged.
  — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
• But some of them are doing Davis tribute tours or are otherwise engaged.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
• 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
• 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