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extracurricular

[ek-struh-kuh-rik-yuh-ler] / ˌɛk strə kəˈrɪk jə lər /


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Once a quirky background detail that played an outsized role in his nomination, Kavanaugh’s extracurricular interests have now been elevated by the Supreme Court into a legal fixture of constitutional law.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

Everything from eating out to kids’ extracurricular activities has been warped by the wealthy’s ability to spend regardless of the price, said Brian Eder, managing partner and private wealth advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners.

From MarketWatch Jun. 13, 2026

“I have seen firsthand the strengths of its instructional program, comprehensive extracurricular offerings, deeply committed alumni network and robust mental health and social emotional support,” she wrote in a letter to the county.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

The school urges students to use the time they would have spent on test prep to instead study for classes, participate in extracurricular activities and write great essays.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

Today a woman was talking about eating green vegetables and doing extracurricular activities to build a resume.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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