as in to obsess (over)
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During the trial, Rowley argued that Jones charged into the store ahead of other officers and failed to heed orders to slow down.—
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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,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The board approved $7,400 in travel expenses for two members of the mayor’s staff who plan to attend.—
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Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Detectives believe the incident began with an argument between two women attending the gathering and escalated into an altercation between rival gang members, the police chief said.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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