I've dealt with bosses who are prone to fixations (9)

I believe the answer is:

obsessive

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'are prone to fixations' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'i've dealt with bosses' is the wordplay.
'dealt with' indicates an anagram.
'ive' mixed up with 'bosses' can make 'OBSESSIVE'.

'who' is the link.

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(Other definitions for obsessive that I've seen before include "Unable to let go" , "Compulsive, all-consuming" , "Compulsive, fixated" , "Showing continual preoccupation" , "Under a strong compulsion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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