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hobby

[hob-ee] / ˈhɒb i /


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Masding has been a keen dragon boat paddler since she discovered the hobby and has brought her partner onboard.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

When passersby constantly stopped her on the street to ask about them, she got the idea to level up her hobby.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Ideally, the hobby hints at a quality that’s beneficial in the workplace, such as organizational skills or grit, said Thornton.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Backyard bird feeding may seem like a harmless hobby.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

While Mother carved and served the plates—Dad sometimes carved wood for a hobby, but he never touched a carving knife at the table—Dad would shout out problems in mental arithmetic for us.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

“Your agent will work 24/7 on your behalf to improve your relationships, health, career, finances, home management, hobbies and more,” he wrote.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

The white-collar job market is cutthroat, so some recruiters are encouraging job seekers to add something unexpected to their résumés to stand out: hobbies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

In court, prosecutor Brendan Kissane listed the activities open to Patterson in prison, including an exercise yard and access to hobbies including crocheting.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Are there any expensive hobbies or interests that you need to consider?

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Caitlin wrote about her hobbies and wanted to know mine.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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