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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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Other prices to increase over the month included medical care, personal care, airline fares and recreation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Each planet is represented by a marker, with the Sun at the centre on the recreation ground and Pluto positioned about a mile away, reflecting distances at a precise scale.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Outside, the expansive property offers room to unwind and enjoy existing patios, pool, and grounds for recreation, gardening, and family fun,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

It was an overcast autumn afternoon, and there was no one about except for a group of donors clustered under the overhanging roof of the recreation building.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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