as in obsesses (about or over)
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But for anyone who remembers the 2004 film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel, the musical’s new ending doesn’t pack the same emotional punch that left Broadway audiences in tears.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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Vanessa Butera, now San Jose’s acting division manager for homelessness response, remembers the misery that day.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Fixates (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixates%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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