compulsive
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People in the U.S. need to wake up and not be compulsive: Quit buying things you really don’t need.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
It manifested itself in a "range of compulsive behaviour", Hatfield said, which escalated when Baird ended all contact in November 2023.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
"This unpredictability triggers the dopamine system, creating a compulsive cycle of seeking and anticipation," University of Leicester lecturer Quynh Hoang wrote.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Along with keeping eyes on the ground, Saar passed along her compulsive will toward creation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
She was notoriously compulsive about keeping their home spotless, and yet every nook and cranny of their house was filled to the brim with tightly organized clutter.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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