as in to obsess (over)
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Beach goers should heed the advice of lifeguards and local officials.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025 -
Everyone, across all industry sectors and consumers alike, should heed the FBI warning as a wake-up call to assess their security hygiene.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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On Friday, even the triple-digit heat couldn’t keep her away from seeing Ludacris and attending the fair.—
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Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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To amplify the launch, Runway Influence booked mega-influencers with millions of followers, such as Rachel Cook and Georgina Mazzeo, to attend and promote the venue across Instagram and TikTok.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
12 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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