hyperactive
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Mr. Burns’s hyperactive investigation drives this short, pacey biography.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When the label was unsure what to do with the hyperactive adolescent then known as “Little Stevie Wonder.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
Sean Baker’s hyperactive “Tangerine,” shot on an iPhone at a doughnut shop on Santa Monica Boulevard, not only makes that point with gusto, it encourages you to get out and roam.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
By today’s standards I might have been described as hyperactive.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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