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obsession

[uhb-sesh-uhn] / əbˈsɛʃ ən /


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During my first watch, I thought this would be a run-of-the-mill, substandard thriller: Establish the characters, ramp up the obsession, throw a little violence in.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

What’s going on with the obsession with reviving archaic occupations, like learning from artisans fixing old shoes?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

That behaviour addiction was observed by one mother, who told BBC News NI ofhow her daughter, now 15, developed an "obsession" with her smartphone and social media.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If companies beat targets and issue solid guidance, it should ease the market’s obsession with oil and set the stage for a recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She has a weird obsession with being strong, with proving she can lift heavy things.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds