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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  • Tillman, who indeed routinely practices his free kicks after practice, had to replace his torn right cleat just before his first career World Cup goal.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Roy, who practices critical care medicine in Kolkata, developed the film through two years of fieldwork with rural villages and slum communities across West Bengal.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026
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  • 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
  • For some, the World Cup brings about memories of touching moments with family and friends.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Engages (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engages%20%28in%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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