addicted
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He was addicted to working but he likewise craved the news, subscribing to journals, daily papers and two press-clipping services to track his position in the crowded world of contemporary art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
In August, Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle a sweeping lawsuit brought by US states accusing it of designing Instagram and Facebook to get children addicted.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Many also are addicted to the thrill of the hunt for rare, unique items at a better price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
I get why people get addicted to online trading.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“You’re young, you’re not addicted to anything. And say what you like about your father, you’ve got that Lopez tenacity. You have a chance.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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