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compulsive

[kuhm-puhl-siv] / kəmˈpʌl sɪv /


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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

"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

They claimed various Meta features encouraged compulsive use and evasion of parental controls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Hina puts her hand on my knee to stop my compulsive talking.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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