obsessed
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Published in 1977, this Colombian cult classic novel about a young woman in Cali who becomes obsessed with salsa is a thrilling portrait of a city’s musical obsession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Asked if he felt other players were "obsessed" with golf, Wood replied: "I wouldn't say they were obsessed, but the lads certainly did like their golf."
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
As a freelance writer based in the South, I immediately realized I needed to become obsessed with the details of this case and start reporting.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was 16 and already obsessed with drums, but he says it wasn’t until that moment that he knew he wanted to devote his life making music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Javier hadn’t played it, and even though it was a single-player game, Moss was a bit obsessed with it and wanted everyone to play it.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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