recreational
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For the adventurous and industrious, from October to March, the town sells $50-a-week shellfish permits for recreational scalloping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The recreational center is hosting fundraising 1K and 5K runs on Sunday followed by a party with free access to the pool.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Within the broader consumer discretionary sector, footwear stocks have been one of the weaker-performing groups, outperforming only recreational products, gaming, and tire-related names.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The purpose is usually to promote recreational uses, even though the water must then be treated at some expense to make it fit for its intended use as drinking water.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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