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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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Rank what matters most to you — things like climate, affordability, healthcare, walkability, culture, outdoor recreation, or proximity to family.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The Welsh government said: "The Tywi is one of Wales' most important rivers, supporting internationally important habitats and species, local communities, recreation and cultural traditions such as coracle fishing."

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

There is also little evidence that the rule has done much of anything beneficial for wildlife habitats or recreation or water supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

She notes that the team's findings leave more open questions than answers; future projects, she says, might look at the dynamics of the evolution of the moon-destruction and recreation process.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

But during the breaks for recreation periods and the midday meal, the other new Twelves were abuzz with descriptions of their first day of training.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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