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compulsion
noun as in drive, obligation
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Nevertheless, our compulsion to glean some broader significance from Carol’s story cannot help but wander into that territory.
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Gopal said he keeps a sign on his desk that reads “Do not act with compulsion.”
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It is a compulsion that is deeply felt by those like Gardullo.
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With the approach of Black Friday, the most visible display of America’s shopping compulsion is just around the corner.
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As the title suggests, the series challenges viewers to see how we grapple with our demons and our worst compulsions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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