obsessive
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Tolkien obsessive – and his son Peter McGee are collaborating with screenwriter Philippa Boyens on a new “Lord of the Rings” film, for one.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
A perfectionist, obsessive about detail, and as committed to his craft as anyone in the professional era.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Wirries’ Star does more than flirt with the dark side, but in resisting the temptation to become part of the vampire pack she becomes worthy of Michael’s obsessive love.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The result is that softball’s strike zone has shrunk, according to Arkansas softball associate head coach and data obsessive Matt Meuchel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
And it's working out because Cheddar is sort of obsessed with me, or at least very interested, which in the world of felines counts as obsessive behavior.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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