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hobby

[hob-ee] / ˈhɒb i /


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The steadily rising average player age reflects both the aging of a generation that grew up with consoles and a wave of older adults who have since picked up the hobby.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

She started making shirts three years ago as a hobby for her sister's leaving day and now creates custom designs commissioned by online customers in her spare time.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I’ve tried many many brands of frozen pizza, like it was a hobby to figure out which one was the best. My wife and I just keep coming back to Freschetta,” says one Redditor.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Alone for the first time in 30 years, she began using credit cards on items to help her cope, such as cooking equipment for a baking hobby and new jeans after she lost weight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

On evenings and weekends, he repaired antique clocks as a hobby.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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