as in to obsess (over)
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Every young solo traveler should heed these nine tips.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Likewise, the children of the late Minnesota Speaker of the House who was gunned down last summer, Melissa Hortman, also reminded us that the only way out is to treat each other with kindness and respect—a useful message for our political leaders and fellow citizens to heed.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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One person commented on her post suggested that OP just pick one party to attend.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Students graduate as military officers, and 98% of them transfer to other colleges to complete a four-year degree after attending.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Fixate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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