engage in
phrasal verb
engaged in; engaging in; engages in
1
: to do (something)
At college she engaged in various sports.
We don't engage in that sort of behavior.
2
: to cause (someone) to take part in (something)
She engaged him in conversation.
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Leaders should actively engage in such partnerships to share knowledge, resources and best practices, ensuring that AI will serve the greater good.
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Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Since then, the couple has been engaged in a tumultuous online battle, including allegations of abuse and fraudulent spending.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The plurality of respondents of each political affiliation, and overall, were supportive of small businesses making such statements but opposed large corporations engaging in such behavior.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
High-impact activities: Playing contact sports like football or soccer or engaging in activities like skiing or riding motorcycles can increase the chances of breaking a leg due to falls, collisions, or high-force impacts.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Since then, the couple has been engaged in a tumultuous online battle, including allegations of abuse and fraudulent spending.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The plurality of respondents of each political affiliation, and overall, were supportive of small businesses making such statements but opposed large corporations engaging in such behavior.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
High-impact activities: Playing contact sports like football or soccer or engaging in activities like skiing or riding motorcycles can increase the chances of breaking a leg due to falls, collisions, or high-force impacts.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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