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But Diarra’s tendency to fixate on small details and slights eventually cracked the case.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

But rather than fixate on that, might we suggest a few reads about all the joys available to us in this world?

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

McGinn himself was in no doubt that he was fouled by Neil El Aynaoui, but insists Scotland cannot fixate on refereeing calls.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

When they struggle, fathers can fixate on testosterone because that’s what modern culture tells them will make them feel better.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

I fixate on a spot on the wall.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

As a head coach who fixates on squad togetherness, was there a worry that having such a high-profile player on the margins might lead Alexander-Arnold to provide an unintentional distraction and focus of attention?

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

He fixates on bright, blinding objects while turning away from self-reflection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

Yet when Lyles looks at one angle of last July’s full-flex celebration in Eugene, he fixates on what isn’t perfect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

Basch argued that the argument over fluoridation today often fixates on communal water sources, and has similarities with other public health fracases.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2022

Cain’s whole body goes still as he fixates on Zak.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

However, for markets that are increasingly fixated on semiconductor stocks and taking their cue from them daily, it was Musk’s comments on memory chips that captured the attention.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Also after the bell, Microsoft reported robust cloud growth and a boost in the number of paid AI subscribers, as investors remain fixated on whether the tech giant’s data-center spending will pay off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Sandy desperately wants Margarita to get a job but her first steps toward independence come when she spies a hobby horse rehearsal and becomes fixated on joining.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

When Lorraine asked for the DPS to investigate the actions of officers, she discovered she had been labelled internally as a "fixated complainant".

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Genie, however, was fixated on Grandpop—on his face, specifically his shades.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

Like I said, it’s OK to look back and wish you had done some things differently, but fixating on the past isn’t always helpful.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Like, how is the culture enriched by fixating on the musings of visibly insane posters on 4Chan?

From Slate ● May 7, 2026

But perhaps there is something in the idea of, instead of fixating on the rollercoaster of symptoms, considering the bigger picture.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026

Olympian and former Nike athlete who has been critical of the brand, called Kipyegon a “true prodigy,” but thought that fixating on 4 minutes was misguided.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2025

Perhaps she was being too American about it, fixating on privacy for its own sake.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie