Engaged
Both words in one sentence
- In The Nanny, when Fran gets engaged, she calls her mom, who puts her on hold to talk to someone else.
Source: Telecom Tree -
This scientist is unarmed, yet he will often casually stroll between you and the enemies as you are engaged in shootouts with them, even if he is ordered to hold position.
Source: Escort Mission -
I shall hold these Negroes as contraband of war, since they are engaged in the construction of your battery and are claimed as your property.
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