Something was Preoccupying the other two minds, and our Sally had not the remotest notion what.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
His nerves were braced, while his soldier's routine and the strong excitement of the campaign had become a Preoccupying habit.
"His Sombre Rivals"
E. P. Roe
The morning of the day on which the dinner at the Rocher de Cancale was to take place, la Peyrade, weary of a performance which had ended by Preoccupying his mind, went up to the woman and asked her pointblank if she had any request to make of him.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac