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  • Then this draft, after being revised by a higher official (either one of the notaries or the vice-chancellor) passed to the "Engrossing" office, where other clerks, called grossatores or scriptores, transcribed in a large official hand (in grossam literam) the copy or copies to be sent to the parties.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913

  • PROS: Engrossing action; well-done stunts; interesting premise and a nice poke at reality television.

    DVD REVIEW: Death Race, Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson 2009

  • So Kate launches an unofficial investigation - Engrossing, suspenseful, and laugh-out-loud funny, Goodnight Nobody is another unputdownable, timely tale; an insightful mystery with a great heart and a narrator you'll never forget.

    Goodnight Nobody by Jennifer Weiner: Book summary 2010

  • PROS: Engrossing action; well-done stunts; interesting premise and a nice poke at reality television.

    January 2009 2009

  • Engrossing There is at this time quite a lot of information around this issue around and about on the net and some are for the most part superior than others.

    Wireless Shower Control System – Grohtherm 2009

  • 'Engrossing, engaging it's a wonderful return for Bank.'

    The Wonder Spot by Melissa Bank: Book summary 2010

  • Engrossing, she found the story, and the alacrity of the princess taught her two very distinct lessons.

    Monster 2010

  • "Engrossing stuff", said the Times; "a beautiful piece of theatre", said the region's Evening Star; and "a satisfying piece of local theatre" according to BBC Radio Suffolk.

    A working life: The theatre director 2010

  • Engrossing, tragic and, yes, frightening, which you can't always say about horror books.

    Charlie Higson's top 10 horror books Charlie Higson 2010

  • Engrossing and original, Blood and Iron is a subtle critique of colonialism, a graphic account of opponents sliding towards conflict, and a fascinating mystery: just what is the relationship between the human race and the robots of Penrose?

    The Passage, Declare, Stories and Blood and Iron 2010

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