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How to pronounce preoccupied in American English
“preoccupied” pronunciation by American speakers
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“preoccupied” in real sentences — American speakers
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We were preoccupied with inflation.
Federal Reserve
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How preoccupied were they about the next dose?
NIH
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I was preoccupied with using alcohol and other substances.
CDC
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