junkie
Example Sentences
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In a family where baseball came first, Uncle Jay was a basketball junkie and rabid Kobe Bryant fan who taught Justin that game and instilled a second love.
From Seattle Times
Fisher explains that he's avoided stigmatizing language, such as "addict" and "junkie."
From Salon
"He's a sports junkie and not the biggest guy ever," Mayfield said, smiling when asked about their connection.
From Fox News
“He’s a sports junkie and not the biggest guy ever,” Mayfield said, smiling when asked about their connection.
From Seattle Times
“It’s really fun up there in the sky, said Schmidt, who describes himself as an “adrenaline junkie.”
From Seattle Times
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