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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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Blackmore admitted to joining a pupil's group chat on Instagram and arranging for them to come and meet her dog at Yeovil Recreational Centre.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Recreational spending was strong in August, however, so it remains to be seen if it is a trend.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Recreational running remains one of the most popular sports worldwide, yet it carries a substantial risk of injury.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

Recreational runners shaved more than 15 seconds off a 5K when warming up with a 10% body-weight vest for 20 minutes before the race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2025

“The East Shoal Recreational Athletics Support Club. It’s just the sort of obnoxious name he’d pick.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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