as in to stick (to)
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Curry also remembered the future president being very eager for his then-girlfriend, Marla Maples, to be introduced to the film's director, Chris Columbus.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The all-star game itself was a mishmash of unguarded dunks and 3-pointers and no one remembers who won.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Encourage job hugging for the right reasons.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new Fast & Furious coaster revved up its engines and raced around the hillside-hugging track for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood in preparation of the 2026 debut of the new thrill ride.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Fixate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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