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obsess

[uhb-ses] / əbˈsɛs /


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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

Finding another body part to obsess about is key as consumers otherwise cut back on multistep skincare routines—a trend dubbed “skinimalism.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

We spent every single day together and let ourselves obsess over how much fun prom would be once Evan agreed to be my date.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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