be lost in thought
Example Sentences
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They pretend to be lost in thought while walking down the street.
From Time Magazine Archive
‘Who was Gil-galad?’ asked Merry; but Strider did not answer, and seemed to be lost in thought.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
His gaze had wandered upward to the body revolving slowly overhead, and he seemed to be lost in thought.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
He appears to be lost in thought and whatever has got his brain cells occupied is having a strange effect on his facial muscles.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
Clive frowned, and, drumming upon the divan impatiently with his fingers, seemed for the moment to be lost in thought.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Strang, Herbert
