pastime
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Ranking presidents is a popular pastime for historians and political scientists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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
During intermission, Francie did not join the other kids in the interim pastime of spitting down on the plutocrats in the thirty-cent orchestra seats.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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