as in to obsess (over)
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The Bruins held the Cornhuskers, a team headed to the Sweet 16, to 52 points, heeding Cronin’s message to adopt Nebraska’s attitude.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Many have heeded the security warnings, with Lei uninstalling OpenClaw after only three days.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Most people will never attend a political rally in person, and most hang up when pollsters call.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the 2026-27 school year, Ellis and Abbott middle schools in Elgin will house those students who will attend Legacy the following year.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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