addictive

Example Sentences

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In March, Meta and Google were found liable for harms caused by a 20-year old plaintiff who said they intentionally built their platforms to be addictive.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Pressure” is skillfully directed, sweeping us into this world with a kind of addictive immediacy, and is also beautifully lensed by cinematographer Jamie Ramsay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The EU continues to investigate other suspected breaches in the same probe including the use of addictive design features that could hurt users' physical and mental well-being, and how Temu's systems recommend content and products.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A splash stirred into the dip cuts through the richness and turns it from merely creamy into something brighter and more addictive.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

But every geek has had a brush with a parent, a teacher, a clergyman, someone who’s branded his or her Net passion dangerous, unhealthy, addictive, or bizarre.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz