preoccupate in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To preoccupate means to dominate or fill someone's thoughts or attention, often to the point of distraction.

Her constant worries about the future began to preoccupate her thoughts, making it hard to focus on the present.
He was preoccupied with his upcoming presentation, leaving little room for anything else on his mind.
The news of the unexpected storm seemed to preoccupate the townspeople as they prepared for potential evacuations.
Despite the beautiful scenery around her, she couldn't help but feel preoccupied by her unresolved issues at work.
The mystery novel was so captivating that it preoccupied his mind long after he had finished reading it.