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obsession

[uhb-sesh-uhn] / əbˈsɛʃ ən /


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Dear Prudence fields a letter from “Done With Disney,” a spouse who left a Disney Adult only to find his new partner’s secret obsession is … Harry Potter.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

Lord Biggar is deeply critical of what he sees as an obsession with historical guilt that ignores Britain's role in ending the trade.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Cultural obsession with UFO conspiracies has renewed in recent years, bolstered by government initiatives and celebrity support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

It was something of an obsession, a harmless one, and we were happy to oblige.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Of course, he has this weird, dad-like obsession with classic rock, but I guess that’s not always a bad thing.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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