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Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.
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The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.
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The actor says he's become 'hooked' on boxing with the help of a coach.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
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“Jonesing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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