preoccupies

'preoccupies'

[preoccupy.v.01] as in: engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively

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Examples:
His work preoccupies him
The matter preoccupies her completely--she cannot think of anything else

'preoccupies'

[preoccupy.v.02] as in: occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance

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Examples:
the army preoccupied the hills