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,
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4 May 2026
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Fanning even attended her first birthday party.—
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Variety,
14 May 2026
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In response to the news of the UFT’s endorsement, Lander campaign spokesperson Emily Minster pointed to Lander’s past both attending and sending his children to public school.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 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 15 May. 2026.
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