preoccupation
noun
pre·oc·cu·pa·tion
(ˌ)prē-ˌä-kyə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: an act of preoccupying : the state of being preoccupied
2
a
: extreme or excessive concern with something
b
: something that preoccupies one
Examples of preoccupation in a Sentence
We need to better understand the problems and preoccupations of our clients.
the future entomologist's preoccupation with insects from a very early age
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Here is a rundown of the market’s biggest preoccupations.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
There was also a preoccupation with the head: head scarves and hoods came in multiple variations at Magda Butrym, Valentino, and Dries Van Noten.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump has been openly dismissive of Zelensky’s preoccupation with such guarantees.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preoccupation
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“Preoccupation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preoccupation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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