as in to fixate (on or upon)
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Hyland reasoned that the khipu’s last few cords probably were a signature.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025 -
The vast majority of fully orange cats are male, which led scientists to reason decades ago that the genetic code for orange color is carried on the X chromosome.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The teen is believed to be from the Upper East Side, WABC Eyewitness News reported.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey found that 39% of workers believe their job will be obsolete within five years, yet only 26% say their employer is supporting them to acquire new skills.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The court concluded that long-standing trade deficits do not constitute a sudden or extraordinary national emergency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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As the in-person portion of this year’s milestone edition concludes, Animayo continues to cement its reputation as a global hub for creative innovation, storytelling, and visual excellence.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The Swiss start-up team, with an average age of 23, will analyze data from their base in Lecaute, France, and plan to return to the water when conditions allow.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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The 2009 study analyzed how honeybees are affected by low doses of cocaine.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Speculate (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculate%20%28about%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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