Sentence examples for a widespread preoccupation from inspiring English sources

The proposition's strong support, analysts say, underlines a widespread preoccupation about the fast-paced immigration that has drastically altered California's demographic mix since the 1980s.

Both archaeological evidence from the past and observation of simpler societies of the present show widespread preoccupation with, and ingenuity in, methods of hunting.

Finally, as further evidence of modern preoccupation with death, it may be noted that, in Western society, Spiritualism witnesses to a widespread desire to have communication with the dead, and recently, in England, there has even been a recrudescence of necromancy.

Displacement is a widespread practice.

In 1984, psychologist Judith Rodin coined this term to describe the widespread negative preoccupation with body image, especially in women.

The gap between the knowledge of what works and the widespread adoption of those practices has become a major preoccupation of researchers and a challenge for funders and policy makers.

"This was a Conservative preoccupation.

Family is a major preoccupation.

Insects appeared to be a major preoccupation.

A recurring preoccupation of Salter's, this.

"But it's not a central preoccupation.