obsessed
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"He's very clever. He's very tactical. He's obsessed with football, you can see that," said Maddison.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
As a freelance writer based in the South, I immediately realized I needed to become obsessed with the details of this case and start reporting.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was 16 and already obsessed with drums, but he says it wasn’t until that moment that he knew he wanted to devote his life making music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Beneath the ridiculousness lies a serious point about an authoritarian system, obsessed with order, seeking the power of a creativity it also fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Some people were concerned about their futures, but many others became obsessed with the present and held a never-ending parade of sports competitions, beauty contests, parties, talent shows, and dances.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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