engages (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage (in)
as in works (at)

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  1. practices
  2. brings about
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  • These days, that Mora kid practices on a surface — Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — named for the former Montana State coach.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Henderson practices his shot on a mini-basketball arcade game in his basement.
    — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
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  • Blending horror with comedy, the Apple TV show takes place in a fictitious New England island town afflicted by a centuries-old curse that brings about supernatural evils.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The organization’s blood supply had fallen by several thousand units in just one week, leading many to worry about the summer season, which typically brings about an increase in trauma injuries, according to the press release.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
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“Engages (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages%20%28in%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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