as in to fixate (on or upon)
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Droney reasoned that a collusion plot probably wouldn’t yield these and similar statistics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025 -
Officials reasoned that allowing the fire to burn would reduce the accumulation of organic fire fuels and allow nutrient-rich ash to support new plant growth.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Ax-4's SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named Grace, undocked from the ISS this morning (July 14), carrying the quartet on the last leg of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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If no calls or texts appear during the relevant timeframe, many conclude the driver wasn't distracted.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The major shift has gone from examining statements of what is coming to analyzing developments and results.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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During the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union largely controlled the potential for conflict, which made the risks relatively straightforward to analyze.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Speculate (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculate%20%28about%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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