recreational
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They also bought more cars and recreational vehicles.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
For the adventurous and industrious, from October to March, the town sells $50-a-week shellfish permits for recreational scalloping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
“There’s a bit of a difference between a public recreational pier, for example, and your private development that’s going to impact the beach,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The White House has hosted recreational sports and events before but the UFC's show will mark the first professional live sporting event to take place on the grounds.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Some kind of sport or recreational activity—soccer, dance, swimming, professional hopscotch.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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