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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immerse
And just being able to immerse myself in a story really helped with life in so many ways.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Born and raised in Paris, WordsofAzia immersed herself in her Ivorian heritage from watching her mother sing and dance in local ceremonies.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns won at Dayton’s UD Arena where the entire joint was immersed in Miller hate over the Dayton-Xavier rivalry and reigned boos upon him and former Musketeer Dailyn Swain and supported North Carolina State.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Born and raised in Paris, WordsofAzia immersed herself in her Ivorian heritage from watching her mother sing and dance in local ceremonies.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns won at Dayton’s UD Arena where the entire joint was immersed in Miller hate over the Dayton-Xavier rivalry and reigned boos upon him and former Musketeer Dailyn Swain and supported North Carolina State.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
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But this Central American country – a narrow isthmus stretching for 500 miles between Costa Rica (to the west) and Colombia (to the east) – offers far more to interest the curious traveller, said David Amsden in Condé Nast Traveller.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
29 Mar. 2026
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If pepperoni doesn't interest some customers, King said Columbus-style goes beyond traditional toppings with more experimental options.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Though some celebs have taken the silent route, there are also plenty of A-listers who have no problem dipping their toes in the political pool and the potential criticism that might follow, such as Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, who slammed ICE at the 2026 Grammys.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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This month, water temps were in the mid-to-upper 60s, at a time when the thermometer typically dips to the 50s.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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He, of course, would be welcomed back and possesses a skill set that NBA teams are intrigued by.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kohler said he was intrigued by the new study’s finding that methylphenidate can play a preventive role in younger children.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Floodwaters washed out homes, damaged roads, submerged vehicles and threatened a major dam in northern Oahu over the weekend.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Conchiglioni, a larger shell pasta, manages to nail the best of both texture worlds, staying tender when submerged and catching color and crispiness at the surface.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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But all of the 222 guest rooms, which occupy the 23rd through the 30th floors of the towers, offer stellar, unimpeded sight lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The property occupies a lot of 12,376 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Project’s participants were instructed to fight one another and endure simulated drowning, among other humiliations and discomforts, while remaining awake for most of three days.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Authorities alleged Goldberg followed her and tried to drown her before a bystander intervened.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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He’d already been fascinated by watching his daughter, Cassidy, play with a dollhouse.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Other highlights include a library gallery, a TV room, a wine cellar, and an exercise space, plus a posh primary suite holding an office, a private terrace, and a luxe bath showcased by a freestanding gray oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Give it a quick shake, then either soak a cotton pad or pour a little into your palms and press it gently into your skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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