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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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As a result, it gives more weight to food, apparel, and transportation, while giving less weight to housing, medical care, and recreation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Our report on young people in crisis shows that outdoor third space areas — parks and recreation — help young people cope with their mental health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“The lower level offers a fully immersive lifestyle experience, with dedicated areas for recreation, fitness, and entertaining,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Its fantastical sets feature a recreation of Kahlo’s canopy bed from which a tree with artery-like limbs stretches toward the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There was sports news about the recreation department basketball season, with the total wins and losses so far for each of the fifth-grade teams.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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