pastime

Example Sentences

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A documentary on Fox Sports 1 explores the connection—in the importance of ritual, shared experience and more—between religion and America’s pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

With the rise of junk journaling content on social media, the once solo pastime has turned into a lively social scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Vast news deserts with no local coverage exist across the country, and independent reporting of any issue, concern, pastime, government action, youth activity or local PTA is nearly impossible to find.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 6, 2026

“Because,” Buttercup said, “marriage involves love, and that is not a pastime at which I excel. I tried once, and it went badly, and I am sworn never to love another.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman