preoccupied

Example Sentences

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Schlamminger skipped the conference's morning sessions, preoccupied with worries about temperature fluctuations, pressure changes, and other tiny effects that might distort the results.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

She’s mother in a more honest sense, like growing up and becoming less preoccupied with yourself, realizing that your parents are very much their own people, with their own unique histories.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But EV sales — despite being the cash engine fueling Tesla’s massive ambitions — have become less of a concern for investors, who are now preoccupied by Tesla’s robotaxi service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Human rights lawyer Bhavani Fonseka said protests have been subdued because people are preoccupied with the day-to-day challenge of securing supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

When Bobby, as was typical, arrived past two o’clock, the restaurant would be sparsely filled: perhaps a Danish hippie, two American tourists, and three young local girls preoccupied with what they thought was important gossip.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady