as in to obsess (over)
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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,
Oc Register,
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Minding a strong gut instinct and heeding the call of one’s inner voice can help a leader sense when teams need support, recognize unseen opportunities and navigate through periods of uncertainty.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Visitors attend the booth of German car producer Volkswagen Group on the opening day of the IAA MOBILITY 2025 automobile fair on September 09, 2025 in Munich, Germany.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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An estimated 20,000 people normally attend the festival over three days, Scheider said.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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