preocupations

[US]//priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənz//
[UK]//priˌɑːkjʊˈpeɪʃənz//

Translation

n.Plural of preocupation; matters of interest or concern; distractions.

Example Sentences

financial preoccupations kept him awake at night.

her main preoccupation was the safety of her children.

the book explores the intellectual preoccupations of the 19th century.

despite his preoccupations, he managed to finish the project on time.

the government's current preoccupations include inflation and unemployment.

his obsession with details became a constant preoccupation.

she listed her daily preoccupations in her journal.

environmental concerns are central preoccupations for modern architects.

the novel reflects the anxieties and preoccupations of the era.

professional preoccupations often lead to neglect of personal health.

he tried to hide his inner preoccupations behind a smile.

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