obsessive
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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
Since going viral, Parsons’ videos have come under scrutiny by obsessive fans — and detractors, too, who suggest he’s trying to have singular ownership over the concept.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
A perfectionist, obsessive about detail, and as committed to his craft as anyone in the professional era.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Cean’s compression romper takes athletic wear to the next level and will be on the wishlist of any wellness obsessive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
One patch of new ground that made us particularly proud emerged from David Cay Johnston’s obsessive mining of tax records and other government statistics.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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