pursuits

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Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Oliver Burkeman’s 2021 book, “Four Thousand Weeks”—named for the average human lifespan, which he called “absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short”—sought to alarm readers into giving priority to the pursuits most meaningful to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But he noted that what makes the new device appealing is its manufacturer’s claim that it can stop pursuits quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Countryside Alliance Ireland, which campaigns for the protection of "rural pursuits", criticised Blair for reintroducing the hunting bill.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At least half his working life was given over to alchemy and wayward religious pursuits.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson