They didn't want him to have anything to occupy his attention.
Problem was, there weren't enough things to occupy his attention.
There was a silence, and they looked around for something to occupy their attention.
It's one of the first things that occupies your attention in the show.
But she had plenty to occupy her attention on this side!
The captain thought he had more than enough to occupy his attention.
The music should occupy our attention, and some of it is special.
"But the whole process delayed you and occupied your attention."
I also think there are much more serious issues that should be occupying our attention.
Right now all that occupied her attention was the corn.