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preoccupy [ˌpri:ˈɒkjupaɪ, Am -ˈɑ:kjə-] VB trans form

to preoccupy sb

zaprzątać czyjś umysł [lub czyjeś myśli]

Usage examples with preoccupy

to preoccupy sb

zaprzątać czyjś umysł [lub czyjeś myśli]

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English

Alternatively, he may have been preoccupied in conversation with people in the front vestibule. en.wikipedia.org

As well, given the relatively egalitarian land structure prevailing in 1949, historical justice (emphasised by the opposition) coincided with the social equity considerations that preoccupied the government. en.wikipedia.org

This preoccupies moose, and keeps them from browsing for food, which can lead to malnutrition. en.wikipedia.org

A typical teenager, she seems to be preoccupied a lot and dreams of falling in love. en.wikipedia.org

Full-blown urban landscape, sometimes on a monumental scale, emerged and continues to preoccupy the artist to this day. en.wikipedia.org

He led an ascetic life, secluding and preoccupying himself with study and prayer day and night. en.wikipedia.org

This issue preoccupied him for the next two years, gradually shading into arguments about working conditions more generally. en.wikipedia.org

The main focus was to address problems that preoccupy the youth and the society in general. en.wikipedia.org

They may stick to inflexible routines, move in stereotyped and repetitive ways, or preoccupy themselves with parts of objects. en.wikipedia.org

She persevered, watching her son closely for the things that interested or preoccupied him. www.theglobeandmail.com

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