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type A personality

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  1. A temperament marked by excessive competitiveness and ambition, an obsession with accomplishing tasks quickly, little time for self-reflection, and a strong need to control situations.

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He's obviously a type A personality and he always likes to be in the leading group.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2013

They are great if you are a type A personality with a lot of time to spend occupying them.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2011

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