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Vocabulary Entry
preoccupation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of being preoccupied or absorbed in thought.
Example Sentences
"Her preoccupation with work left little time for family."
"He spoke of his preoccupation with the mysteries of the universe."
"The student's preoccupation with grades stressed her out."
V
verb
To occupy beforehand or to hold the attention of.
Example Sentences
"The documentary preoccupies the viewer with its intense subject matter."
"She tends to preoccupy herself with worries about the future."
"The book's gripping plot will preoccupy any reader for hours."