obsessive
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Alejandro is this crazy genius and being around that level of — Tom Cruise as well — they’re all obsessive perfectionists that have just like endless rocket fuel in them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
After being a Tab obsessive for years before its discontinuation, Ward now carefully rations Coke Zero to avoid drinking three a day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
There are also psychiatric factors including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
I don’t think this is too strictly enforced except when the place is run by an obsessive martinet like Amadeus von Linden.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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