Example Sentences

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But at least it has a precedent, unlike the AI apocalypse that preoccupies folks now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

This is a really critical piece that preoccupies me: what that does to our ability to organize and be in solidarity.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2023

From watching Indian movies, it would seem as if no issue preoccupies young Indians more than romantic love.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2021

This question — how can the community be better? — preoccupies climate experts at the Oregon Health Authority.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2021

This preoccupies her, it’s her own mystery that she hasn’t been able to solve.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse