addictive
Example Sentences
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They argue that if states can restrict alcohol or gambling, they should also act when platforms are designed to be addictive.
From BBC
A separate jury in California is weighing whether Meta and YouTube should be held liable for harms caused to children on their platforms, including by making them addictive.
From Barron's
The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.
From Barron's
Last month, tech executives, including Meta’s chief executive and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, testified in a landmark trial in Los Angeles over a lawsuit that alleges social media is addictive and harms children.
From Los Angeles Times
Chocolate, ice cream, french fries, pizza and chips are among the top foods that people report eating in an addictive way.
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