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
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
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
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
Which seems silly now, and obsessive, but that’s what I did.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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