become preoccupied
Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words
To start being absorbed in thought, often due to a specific event or worry.
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- She became preoccupied with the upcoming exam and couldn't sleep.
- He became increasingly preoccupied with his health after the checkup.
- Investors became preoccupied by the market's sudden volatility.
- It is easy to become preoccupied with trivial details and lose sight of the goal.
- As the deadline approached, the team became preoccupied with finishing the project.
- The politician became preoccupied with his public image during the campaign.
- She became so preoccupied with her thoughts that she forgot her appointment.
- After the accident, he became preoccupied with safety measures in the home.
- The child became preoccupied with his new toy and ignored everyone else.
- Many people become preoccupied with social media notifications these days.