as in to obsess (over)
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Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026 -
Being stubborn, stupid or not heeding wise counsel can have negative consequences.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fans attending games will also be subject to the urban heat island effect, when major cities become significantly hotter than nearby rural areas.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 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 22 May. 2026.
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