Example Sentences

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The timing will obsess Westminster to the point of tedium, with just a handful of folk around the prime minister in the know and/or influential in arriving at an answer.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023

DSE is exactly the sort of thing that some people will obsess over and make multiple exchanges for if necessary, whereas others might not be bothered by a panel that’s less than flawless.

From The Verge • Feb. 3, 2022

We trick ourselves, any time we think we can curate a careful menu of things our kids will obsess over.

From The Guardian • Nov. 9, 2019

This kind of thing happens all the time when a pianist will obsess about a certain note.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2016

I fear that if I explain to my child exactly what is going on, she will obsess about it and likely bring it up to her teacher and other students.

From Slate