as in to obsess (over)
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Every young solo traveler should heed these nine tips.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Likewise, the children of the late Minnesota Speaker of the House who was gunned down last summer, Melissa Hortman, also reminded us that the only way out is to treat each other with kindness and respect—a useful message for our political leaders and fellow citizens to heed.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Representatives from various branches of the Armed Forces and city dignitaries are slated to attend.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And yes, all of the women — including Bronwyn, who’s arriving late but will still be attending despite all of the rumors and headlines about her old legal woes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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