fixate
Example Sentences
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“His decisions at trial,” his lawyers argue, were “based on fear and paranoia rather than rational thinking; he would fixate on small details, while missing the big picture.”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
But Ms. McCracken does not fixate on the aesthetic of a sentence or the mechanics of plot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
For now, those worried about a potential AI bubble fixate on soaring equity valuations, focused primarily on rich asset prices.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
Most experts I've spoken to agree that while benchmarks are useful, and simplicity is key, it's better not to fixate on a number.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
I fixate on a spot on the wall.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing fixate
Pride
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