remain preoccupied

Frequency: 4.53.2 per million words

To continue to be absorbed in thought over a period of time.

preoccupiedVERBS + preoccupied

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remain

Examples (10)

  • After the unsettling news, she couldn't help but remain preoccupied for the rest of the day.
  • He tends to remain preoccupied with his research, often forgetting about his surroundings.
  • Despite the lively party, he seemed to remain preoccupied with a distant, troubled thought.
  • The author would often remain preoccupied with her characters for weeks after finishing a book.
  • It's easy to remain preoccupied with minor worries and lose sight of bigger goals.
  • She tried her best not to remain preoccupied with the upcoming performance, but her nerves got the better of her.
  • Even after the discussion ended, the committee members continued to remain preoccupied with the complex issue.
  • To remain preoccupied during a critical safety briefing could have serious consequences.
  • The young musician would remain preoccupied with perfecting his technique for hours on end.
  • He advised her not to remain preoccupied with what others thought of her.