fixates
- present tense form of fixate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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As a head coach who fixates on squad togetherness, was there a worry that having such a high-profile player on the margins might lead Alexander-Arnold to provide an unintentional distraction and focus of attention?
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
He fixates on bright, blinding objects while turning away from self-reflection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Officially designated as the Legacy Tower, Smith himself fixates on that word — “legacy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Basch argued that the argument over fluoridation today often fixates on communal water sources, and has similarities with other public health fracases.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2022
She fixates on me, waiting for me to meet her gaze.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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