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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

The share of American students who have jobs has been declining for decades, as many shifted their focus to academics and extracurricular activities.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 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

But that standard requires only two modest extracurricular sessions on cross-cultural competency and related topics.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

It was partly to avoid the assigned by their father that Farmer and his siblings threw themselves into Hernando High School’s extracurricular activities.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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