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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a compulsion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a strong, often irresistible urge to perform a particular action or behavior.
Example: "She felt a compulsion to check her phone every few minutes, even during important meetings."
Alternatives: "an urge" or "a drive".
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"It's a compulsion," he said.
I felt a compulsion.
It's a compulsion.
Or a compulsion.
It was a compulsion, an obsession.
This isn't just a compulsion loop, it's a compulsion trap.
[But] it's not a compulsion.
"But it was a compulsion".
It's a compulsion, like Tourette's.
"It's a compulsion, but a good compulsion.
The sport he loved became a compulsion.
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