as in compulsion
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The characters are not wholly irredeemable, and some do arrive through meditation and self-reflection at meaningful answers about their compulsions, even as others remain unwilling to consider such questions about their motivations (and how their actions affect other people).—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025 -
But even a casual listener at this point can recognize his compulsion to deflect in the face of bad news.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chromium may influence food intake, hunger, and fat cravings, but research shows no significant effect on weight loss.67 Despite limited research on berberine for weight loss, even fewer studies exist on other supplements.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Even before the plot is wrinkled beyond the point of discomfort, there’s something a little squirmy about Dennis’ romantic infatuation with his new bestie, which is obvious to everyone but Roman.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The autobiographical work charts the author’s infatuation with the titular Vincent Marmousez, a young tearaway who came in and out of his life over the course of six years, before falling to his death from a third-floor window while under the influence of drink and drugs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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There’s ego, politics, the human condition, man’s yearning for understanding.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sumptuous But Healthy Gourmet Dining To assuage any concerns, this isn’t a spa with dietary restrictions that leave guests yearning for good food or wine.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Forced to flee during the Dominican Republic’s turbulent civil war, Quezada’s family immigrated to Manhattan’s bustling Latin district, Washington Heights, just as the diaspora’s thirst for homespun music intensified.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like nearly everything about these two, their Tony Manero fascination has a boyish innocence.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Firearms, a recent fascination, are the show’s most frequent subject.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the Mood For Love is a classic, and one of the best depictions of longing in film history.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Scratching an itch can lead us into an endless cycle of pain and relief.—
Alexa Robles-Gil,
science.org,
31 Jan. 2025
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If your New Year's resolutions include spending more time with family or getting into creative activities, the latest Amazon deals on Lego sets can scratch that itch.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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