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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

The share of American students who have jobs has been declining for decades, as many shifted their focus to academics and extracurricular activities.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 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

That means kids can drop the numerous extracurricular activities, maintain less than straight-A grades and even set their own schedules, Rachel Wolfe writes in her look at the new era of the beta mom.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

“Training classes...on top of school? Will that affect my normal extracurricular activities?”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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