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taken up(p)

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  1. 1

    (adjective) having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman"

syn. haunted · obsessed · preoccupied

WordNet 3.1

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