as in obsessions
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
the future entomologist's preoccupation with insects from a very early age
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Though these themes are of course still relevant today, the story is ultimately rooted in the anxieties and preoccupations of Herbert’s era.
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Preoccupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preoccupations. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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