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hobby

[hob-ee] / ˈhɒb i /


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“Magic is not a niche hobby business. It is a mega franchise.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

If you’re unfamiliar with hobby horsing, it’s a sport originating from Finland that’s growing in popularity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

I didn’t realize that optimizing my travel points meant picking up a new hobby: constantly comparing prices on travel portals, which is where you redeem your credit-card points for plane tickets, hotels and experiences.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

"Horses aren't a hobby, they are a lifestyle and they offer us so much fulfilment, so for them to be horses themselves, that's giving back to them," staff member Jo Woods said.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

His hobby is photography, and he is good at it.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

The Keller, Texas, resident’s hobbies, which include travel and golf, wouldn’t replace the routine he thrives on.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The AI assistant can recommend people looking for a serious relationship, someone with common hobbies or even above a certain height or age.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

After completing the initial four month training period, about half continued practicing their instrument for more than three years, while the others stopped and pursued different hobbies instead.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

Ellie, 13, added: "I think that social media should restrict its content and not the age because it is a way of finding new hobbies, new people and maybe connections."

From BBC May 25, 2026

They wore different clothes, listened to different music, and had different hobbies for recreation.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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