preoccupation

Example Sentences

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Her preoccupation with archival minutiae fills space that could have been better spent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Obtaining dollars to buy raw materials like oil, flour or rice to then refine and process became Kazin’s chief preoccupation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

I would have leaped to collaborate with her on any project, but fortunately nuclear Armageddon is also a preoccupation of mine.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

She doesn’t remember any preoccupation with psychics or mediums growing up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

He was not alone in his preoccupation with the future.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck