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fixation

[fik-sey-shuhn] / fɪkˈseɪ ʃən /


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"I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Call it a case of scenario fixation syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The book trend cover suggests collective angst about adulthood, highlighted by a cultural fixation on “girlhood” that sparked a spate of online think pieces in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The sea-sourced shining star doesn’t just look good, it has become a fixation.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

With the exception of Taro’s fixation on the refrigerator, the three of us tend to migrate to our own spaces when we’re inside the house.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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