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preoccupied

[pree-ok-yuh-pahyd] / priˈɒk yəˌpaɪd /


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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

China is struggling to maintain its annual growth target of 5% and is preoccupied with exporting its excess production.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

His thoughts remain preoccupied with the image of the girl from the theater.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern