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
"Write-in responses showed that consumers continued to be preoccupied with rising prices in general, and for groceries and gasoline in particular," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board in Washington.
From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023
“They know perfectly well if the people are hungry, they will be preoccupied only by their hunger.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023
“He’ll be preoccupied with matters of state,” Ritchie said.
From New York Times • Sep. 23, 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
