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If 4% of gamblers become addicted or have big problems with their gambling, then there are about 160,000 problem gamblers in Illinois, probably many more.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cast your mind back to summer 2019, a pre-Covid era when we were all hooked on Euphoria season one and the high school exploits of protagonist Rue, played by a scruffy Zendaya, all basketball shorts and tangled hair.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another pair for travelers who are prone to losing tiny earbuds, Pocbud’s hooked headphones add extra security during your adventures.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Jonesing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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