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avocation

[av-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæv əˈkeɪ ʃən /


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“I think Spencer’s perspective was, ‘I’m going to turn this into not just an avocation but also a vocation,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Many decades later, creating meals from scratch – not because I have to, but because I want to – is a cherished avocation.

From Salon Jan. 30, 2026

And for many, it’s a fulfilling part-time avocation that lets them give back to their communities.

From Seattle Times Jan. 25, 2022

In fact, examining her particular talent for this avocation — and how her style contributed to it — explains a lot about the workings of Mr. Epstein’s enterprise.

From New York Times Dec. 17, 2021

When he was advised that he had no avocation, he left the island, came to America to study the then budding field of psychiatry.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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