preoccupied

Example Sentences

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Human rights lawyer Bhavani Fonseka said protests have been subdued because people are preoccupied with the day-to-day challenge of securing supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Nvidia’s customers are less concerned today with training large AI models—what GPUs are best at—and more preoccupied with running them and generating big profits from end-users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s worth noting that complaints against Live Nation were never solely preoccupied with Ticketmaster divestment.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

While her classmates were preoccupied with exams, the May ball and where to spend their summers, Franks was worried about making her rent.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Not an unfriendly face, Malcolm thought, but anxious and preoccupied.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman