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compulsive

[kuhm-puhl-siv] / kəmˈpʌl sɪv /


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Along with keeping eyes on the ground, Saar passed along her compulsive will toward creation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The results may also provide new insight into compulsive behaviors.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

They were complicated, secretive, compulsive and potentially deadly, and the film’s gripping melodrama was a stark contrast to any glamorous tabloid portrayal.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Both were known for their sleek design, their game-changing user interfaces, and a compulsive push for constant upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

In fact, he was finding it almost impossible to do either, so scrambled were his powers of performance by the compulsive need for haste that invariably possessed him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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