At first he worked as a physician and from 1841 his main preoccupation was literary work.
The Americans' main preoccupation was with their own security.
During the day, there are the fish to see, and diving is the main preoccupation of many visitors.
Their main preoccupations are career, love life and physical well being.
Scott Morrison said his main preoccupation now is looking for work.
He learned chess at age 13, and "it quickly became his main preoccupation."
More than ever, for many parents, raising children has become life's main preoccupation.
The committee's main preoccupation on Sunday was to blame the other party of not being serious about reaching agreement.
The hope-chest program didn't last long as our main preoccupation.
Literary work was, however, his main preoccupation during all this period.