be preoccupied
Example Sentences
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The turnover has led to rapid elevations for some commanders who are less experienced and are likely to be preoccupied with stabilizing morale and enforcing loyalty across the rank and file.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
“They know perfectly well if the people are hungry, they will be preoccupied only by their hunger.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Now I think that while we certainly shouldn’t be preoccupied with policing microaggressions or silencing contrarian viewpoints, we need to take the comfort of students far more seriously.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
Kurniasih Mufidayati, a PKS lawmaker and part of parliament’s legislative body, said it was unlikely the bill could be passed by April, as legislators would be preoccupied with other laws.
From Reuters ● Mar. 17, 2022
And his father...his father would always be preoccupied with conquest—and wouldn’t stop until every continent bore Adarlan’s flag.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
