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obsess

[uhb-ses] / əbˈsɛs /


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While investors obsess over uptake of GLP-1 pills in the U.S., international sales are just as important.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Rather than obsess about a recession, investors should focus on other factors that historically have a bigger influence on stock prices — such as corporate profit margins and price-to-earnings multiples.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

This is a real subculture that people obsess over and I just wanted to find an excuse to nerd about it and also teach people this kind of new era of battle rap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s the least visible part of my body, yet I’ve had good reason lately to obsess about my gluteus maximus, my derrière, my whole imperfect situation back there.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

I always obsess on what others think of me, even stupid mean girls like Maddy and Stephanie.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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