addicted

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IT’S no secret that America is addicted to oil.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The animals, who become more and more like humans as the story goes on, get dazzled by and addicted to her wares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

If you cannot fight FOMO, and you are one of those investors who remains addicted to action, options are a legitimate alternative to stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In Reggie’s case, it’s impossible to conclusively say he was addicted to technology.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel