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pastime

[pas-tahym, pahs-] / ˈpæsˌtaɪm, ˈpɑs- /


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The self-proclaimed homebodies share that their ideal quality pastime is rewatching “Grey’s Anatomy” for the third time, sitting together in silence while enjoying cookie milkshakes, or spending a weekend away in nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Vast news deserts with no local coverage exist across the country, and independent reporting of any issue, concern, pastime, government action, youth activity or local PTA is nearly impossible to find.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

As messaging and FaceTime become younger generations’ preferred communication methods, phoning friends is an increasingly rare pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It’s practically a national pastime to complain about the media.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Despite this, exploring the catacombs was a popular Parisian pastime.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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