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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

Human resources execs at the company have said that successful job candidates for SpaceX have experience on extracurricular engineering or personal projects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Everything from eating out to kids’ extracurricular activities has been warped by the wealthy’s ability to spend regardless of the price, said Brian Eder, managing partner and private wealth advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners.

From MarketWatch Jun. 13, 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

The employees came together for extracurricular activities based at the laboratory: in 1954, Henry Reid appointed Chubby Peddrew to serve as one of the directors of Langley’s inaugural United Fund Drive.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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