compulsive
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At one point, however, the pressure on Nadal caused such compulsive behaviour that he sought professional psychological help.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I’m all too aware of how quickly behavior can turn compulsive and how even the most temperate individual can unknowingly find themselves in over their head.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Friends and family of patients are less likely to recognise compulsive shopping, according to Valerie Voon, a professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
From BBC • May 1, 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
As the study of chess had been compulsive when he was a boy, so now his mind was captivated by deep, serious study of history, philosophy, and other topics.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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