pastime

Example Sentences

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As messaging and FaceTime become younger generations’ preferred communication methods, phoning friends is an increasingly rare pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal

“People love to shop. It’s the national pastime,” said Sarah Henry, portfolio manager at Logan Capital Management.

From MarketWatch

The competitive pastime has spawned a whole industry of content creators offering weekly tips for anyone looking to gain an edge as they sift through stats and manage transfers.

From BBC

"I thought, wait a minute, shopping has become the national pastime, and nobody has written about it," Kinsella said of her bestselling series.

From BBC

"From his early days in theatre, art was not simply a pastime for Mohammed Bakri, but a tool for raising awareness and engaging in dialogue," the radio station said.

From Barron's