as in preoccupation
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Deprivation, along with a preoccupation with food, our bodies, and working out, only increases that vulnerability.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025 -
Everything from schooling and leisure to clothes and food in the Xi household were shaped by broader preoccupations within the elite.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Beta-glucan slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing post-meal blood sugar spikes.25 Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is essential for keeping yourself energized, preventing chronic disease, managing your mood and hunger, and more.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2025
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But gastrointestinal absorption of the drug can be thwarted by GI troubles, which the man had.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Engineers should hide complexity behind sensible defaults and include clean abstractions that allow extensions and clear documentation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The luminous black abstraction dominating the surface was visibly painted after the figures, which feel like they are being held in its embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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In addition, there will be a huge selection of wellness sessions led by international Alo instructors, including meditation, Pilates, outdoor strength workouts and sound healing.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Both adaptations of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women feature touching meditations on sisterhood, as well as the complicated 19th-century romance between writer Jo March and boy-next-door Laurie.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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