fixate

Example Sentences

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Their eyes fixate on a No. 5 soccer ball.

From Los Angeles Times

As I zipped up, Marge fixated on something near the tree line 50 yards away.

From Seattle Times

It’s also important to resist the urge to fixate on worries, concerns or challenges, both experts say, especially in the middle of the night.

From Scientific American

A solution was inspired by Vladimir Nabokov — whose writing fixated Benjamin as he composed “Picture” — and his mosaic-like approach.

From New York Times

At concerts, Christiansen no longer focused on fans’ joy, instead fixating on emergency exits and whether people could get to safety.

From Seattle Times