How to pronounce preoccupied

Listen to preoccupied in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“preoccupied” in real sentences

339 clips in the index · 43 American · 40 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. preoccupied with cost efficiency.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. We were preoccupied with inflation.

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

  3. a church preoccupied with crucifixion

    Yale Divinity School · hear it here

  4. They're often busy and preoccupied.

    The School of Life · hear it here

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