preoccupied
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Another earnings season is just around the corner, and more companies than usual have had upbeat expectations, while their executives are also a bit less preoccupied with inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
In June, I became briefly preoccupied with the question of what kind of reader I intended to be that summer.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
"Europe has no time for us, America is preoccupied with Iran, China has no interest," his analysis began.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
But like the current wellness movement, looksmaxxers are preoccupied with masculinity.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
Of course, this irritated him even more, but for some reason, despite his annoyance, he found himself a bit preoccupied by the smell coming from the skin on her hand.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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