extracurricular
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They can usually direct their donations toward funding a specific mission – perhaps in memory of a favorite professor, supporting cancer research or to support extracurricular activities such as sports.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The parent, who did not want to be named out of concern for retaliation, said his son was placed on a “No-Go List” for extracurricular activities and events.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Since 1979, teen labor-force participation has fallen from around 60% to 35%-40%, due to a tightening of labor laws, socio-economic changes and more school commitments and extracurricular activities.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
School officials said the exclusion was unacceptable, noting that educational programmes and extracurricular activities are held on those days.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
How many extracurricular activities did this guy rack up?
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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