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preoccupying

/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does preoccupying mean?

adjective

Occupying or holding one's attention completely; dominating one's thoughts or feelings.

Example

"Her preoccupying worry about the exam was affecting her sleep."

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