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fixates

  • present tense form of fixate (3rd person singular).

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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