as in to fixate (on or upon)
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Left to reason too long without checking the actual environment, agents compound the problem.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026 -
The judge reasoned that there remain factual disputes for jurors to weigh.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Brunson and his coach, Mike Brown, were heated, believing the French star should have been whistled for a flagrant foul.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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There are at least 4,349 data centers in operation nationwide, according to Data Center Map, a research group that analyzes the issue.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Speculate (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculate%20%28about%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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