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spare time

[spair tahym] / ˈspɛər ˈtaɪm /




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At least one of Tomlin’s former players is astonished that he was able to construct a sprawling “Minecraft” community in the limited spare time enjoyed by an NFL head coach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

She points out that she already had a demanding full-time role at the company, and was then "expected to complete several substantial projects" for the competition in her spare time.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Sabalenka didn’t appear particularly interested in policing what New Yorkers do in their spare time as recreational use is legal in the state.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Suresh, a telecommunications engineer who works at Verizon and cooks meals for the homeless in her spare time, wanted to see the place with her own eyes, her brother said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Maybe he could read the stuff in his spare time.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan


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