as in to obsess (over)
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Moore should heed residents who want a stable economy and give them a chance to directly support their communities’ youth.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025 -
The tribe voted against selling, heeding the teachings of earlier Yavapai leaders like Carlos Montezuma, known as Wassaja, Yuma Frank and Frank Dickens to hold fast to the minuscule remainders of their once-mighty land base.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Small business owners need to register for Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program, complete two courses or attend two events, then submit a social video showcasing their entrepreneurial journey with #SMBTrainingCamp #contest while tagging @VerizonBusiness.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Trump officials attempted to deport thousands of international students for minor offenses, banned the entry of students to attend Harvard and stated an intention to end Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT, which economists say would be a significant blow to attracting world-class talent.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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