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recreational

[rek-ree-ey-shuh-nl] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
diverting
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ADJECTIVE
pleasurable
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That dearth extends well beyond baseball, touching almost every sport in recreational and school athletics, according to Bill Topp, president of the National Association of Sports Officials, a trade and advocacy group.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

A cultural appreciation for recreational shooting runs deep in the region.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Typical recreational soccer costs about $100 to $600 per year, while competitive travel soccer ranges from $1,500 to $6,000.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The land is currently designated as open space, though it’s undeveloped and not available for any recreational use.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Painting, trying to figure out what would come next, playing recreational hoops and video games, and forming a new friendship, with Briana Bishop.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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