as in preoccupation
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So much so that the very act of regulating my blood sugar goes well beyond a healthy preoccupation and turns into something uglier.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 July 2025 -
But those with knowledge of Newcastle’s transfer blueprint contest the hypothesis that Howe has a preoccupation with Premier League players, even if the likelihood is that the bulk of summer recruits will come from domestic clubs.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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But curiosity also connects to absorption and sensation seeking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Share only what’s necessary for the integration to function, and protect proprietary logic and models behind secure abstraction layers.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These anxieties are not merely historical abstractions or distant lessons drawn from the broader Middle East.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Calm your mind, center your spirit, and set your intentions for the day as our wellness expert leads you through a relaxing meditation session.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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To ease yourself to sleep, find a nightly ritual that works for you—listen to a meditation app, have a cup of herbal tea, take a warm bath, read a chapter or two of a good book, or all the above.—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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