obsess
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“You don’t have to obsess about the war as you might if in other energy sectors,” he says.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Too often, they write, we obsess over making ourselves more appealing to others — or more “lovable” — when we should be striving for stronger communication.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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
“It probably makes little sense, given our lifestyle, to obsess over retirement accounts.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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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