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pastime

[pas-tahym, pahs-] / ˈpæsˌtaɪm, ˈpɑs- /


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For the rest of America, these gaffes become our treasured pastime: Schadenfreude theater.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Noodling is often portrayed as an extreme redneck pastime, but it traditionally had more to do with survival than sport.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Advocates say an offbeat pastime can tempt a glassy-eyed recruiter to reread your application and serve as an icebreaker in interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Chevy Metal once served a similar purpose for Taylor, a favorite pastime alongside his Foo Fighters work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Laurie’s eyes followed her with pleasure, for she neither romped nor sauntered, but danced with spirit and grace, making the delightsome pastime what it should be.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Backyard bird feeding is one of our country’s most popular pastimes.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

L.A. is also where she filmed her latest movie, “The Dink,” an Apple TV comedy centered on one of her favorite pastimes: pickleball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Bowling was once one of America’s most popular pastimes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

Now they were off fishing, playing ball, indulging in all the usual summer pastimes during this brief holiday from school.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry


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