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Meanings of becoming addicted in English

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Usage of becoming addicted in English
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A few continue to chip for many years afterward, without becoming addicted.
The tipping point: how little things can make a big difference
2
Many of us, and our children and teenagers, are becoming addicted.
The Irish Times
3
He was coming to the conclusion that he was becoming addicted to her.
The viscount and the virgin
4
As for those devastating kisses, she was pretty sure she was becoming addicted.
To catch a thief
5
Like the morphine fiend, he was becoming addicted to his ease.
Sister Carrie: A Novel
6
Rock suggests that black women are in danger of becoming addicted to relaxing procedures.
The Guardian
7
He said the ban was a measure to prevent non-smokers from becoming addicted to nicotine.
News.com.au
8
Gamers could can spend hours in front of the screen without becoming addicted, he said.
Radio NZ
9
Ireland's Ken Doherty is becoming addicted to extremes.
The Irish Times
10
The new rules are designed to protect consumers who could risk losing large sums or becoming addicted.
Reuters
11
Among the traits that protected students from becoming addicted were being involved in extracurricular activities, it said.
Reuters
12
The 'Health Fuhrer' then tried to crack down on Pervitin to prevent the entire nation becoming addicted.
Radio NZ
13
A play based on the true story of twins becoming addicted to heroin is going on tour.
BBC
14
Teenagers were becoming addicted 'body and soul' to video games, a form of entertainment in which 'there's nothing constructive'.
Death by Video Game
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Health experts have said many people turned to drugs like heroin only after first becoming addicted to prescription opioids.
Reuters
16
On the streets, the children are at high risk of contracting HIV, being abused or becoming addicted to drugs.
The Guardian
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