The phrase "a continuing preoccupation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing concern or focus on a particular issue or topic.
Example: "The environmental crisis has become a continuing preoccupation for many scientists and policymakers."
Alternatives: "an ongoing concern" or "a persistent focus".
Economic analysis is a continuing preoccupation of the Treasury.
Warfare apparently was a continuing preoccupation of the Maya lords.
"Barely time left for a continuing preoccupation with aging, writing, sex and death.
He said he has "a sort of Depression mentality" that makes real estate a continuing preoccupation.
Lotze's output in and around the Vörmarz betrays a continuing preoccupation with both the theory and application of the biological sciences in medicine, physiology and psychology.
He added, "Barely time left for a continuing preoccupation with aging, writing, sex and death.
These might not be the works that Ferber is remembered by, but they are a vigorous part of his continuing preoccupation with body metaphor.
For Cameron, the Tory party's continuing preoccupation with the return of grammar schools was a sure sign that it was backward looking, a party that regretted the kind of society that Britain had become in the 21st century.
Considering his continuing preoccupation with various forms of illumination, the light reflected off the bay has a special fascination for him.
Lastly, I am intrigued by the Anglican Communion's continuing preoccupation with homosexuality and the boycott of the recent Lambeth Conference by anti-gay bishops.
Owen had been much in his mind, and in January 1950 he had written a sonnet "An Incident in Literary History" - never published - about the two of them which underlines his continuing preoccupation with Owen, as well as the extent of his depression : Sassoon and Owen - names that found their niche In literary history.
