pathological
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Not pathological, exactly, but persistent enough that it feels like one of those things I simply know about myself.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Refrain from calling her a pathological liar, even if just to yourself, as that will color your response to her.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
The researchers found that higher EPS8 levels and increased activity in its signaling pathways promote pathological protein aggregation and neurodegeneration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
But Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things—momentum and controlled toxicity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Charles said my behavior was self-destructive, that I had an almost pathological inability to ask for help.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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