as in preoccupation
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These videos present an unattainable life American society has been obsessed with fitness and beauty for decades, but for much of that time, such preoccupations were considered unmasculine, writes historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
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But Francis is no longer Bergoglio, and Hope makes clear that his preoccupations are now global, as is his congregation.—
Federico Perelmuter,
The Dial,
13 Mar. 2025
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Because the amounts and absorption of benzene from these products are small, the risk is low.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to the new study, the Yarkovsky effect, a subtle force arising from the asteroid's uneven sunlight absorption and re-emission, can cause the space rock to drift inward over long periods, eventually leading to a near-Earth orbit.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yet what was positioned as a secondary issue—a mere abstraction, warranting just a brief mention—led to catastrophic consequences for millions of children, and their families.—
David Zweig,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Economic impacts These moves are not just an abstraction of financial markets but can have real economic impact.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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This is not the same as meditation, which is beneficial in other ways but involves concentrating on your breath or on a mantra.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Branden Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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