as in to obsess (over)
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In its brevity and punchiness, Arteta’s pre-match call to arms seemed to heed its own message.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
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Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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It would be built beneath Sherman Park, federal land southwest of the White House, to provide a more secure place to screen those going on White House tours or attending events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, fewer than 200 students attend.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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