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Preoccupation
01
a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.
02
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
03
the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
Example
The society's preoccupation with safety and stranger danger is just unbelievable.
People with hypochondria may experience significant distress and impairment in their daily lives due to their preoccupation with health concerns.