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
The result is that softball’s strike zone has shrunk, according to Arkansas softball associate head coach and data obsessive Matt Meuchel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But the reality is far more complex, with sufferers experiencing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour they have no control over.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Theirs is a gesture of love, surely, but also a gesture of what might be called obsessive parenting.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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