extracurricular
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And though Cassie’s extracurricular pursuits echo that cultural reckoning, some distance reveals that “Promising Young Woman” is less about justice than protection.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The report does at least offer an accurate critique that schools contribute to an admissions race by rating high school students on “holistic” standards based largely on extracurricular activities rather than achievement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Once a quirky background detail that played an outsized role in his nomination, Kavanaugh’s extracurricular interests have now been elevated by the Supreme Court into a legal fixture of constitutional law.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
The share of American students who have jobs has been declining for decades, as many shifted their focus to academics and extracurricular activities.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Marisol and the twins spend more time at school with extracurricular activities, and Mama cooks way too much food, since our kitchen is much bigger now.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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