as in to obsess (over)
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But rather than heeding the danger, the climbers who remain begin instead to get in each other’s way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Just heed my advice, and remember that looks can be deceiving.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Unlike some executives, Hunn often hits the streets, attending virtually every event sponsored by CalOptima to educate and provide medical services to the public — including local fairs and back-to-school programs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Throw attended New Kensington High School before playing at Michigan State and in the NFL.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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