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preoccupation

[pree-ok-yuh-pey-shuhn, pree-ok-] / priˌɒk jəˈpeɪ ʃən, ˌpri ɒk- /


NOUN
mental state
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The preoccupation with sizes, in particular, was something many international fans remarked about when interviewed by the BBC about their reflections on visiting America.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

"People taking these drugs for obesity often describe a quieting of 'food noise,' the persistent preoccupation with food that drives overeating," Al-Aly said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

So what’s the catalyst for his noteworthy preoccupation with masculinity and all these archetypal characters who embody its antiquated themes?

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Horror has long been a preoccupation for Boston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Regan asked, pulling me from my dazed preoccupation with the beauty of the place I’d called home for most of my life.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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