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hobby

[hob-ee] / ˈhɒb i /


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However, King added the price of genuine 23 carat gold leaf has "sky-rocketed, so it's not a cheap process to learn", and few are taking it up as more than a hobby.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“Magic is not a niche hobby business. It is a mega franchise.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Sandy desperately wants Margarita to get a job but her first steps toward independence come when she spies a hobby horse rehearsal and becomes fixated on joining.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

A much-loved hobby became what some would consider impossible.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“I wanted to just make theater a hobby, but I couldn’t,” he explained.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

It’s a way to bond with co-workers, much like chatting about other shared hobbies or the latest World Cup game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The AI assistant can recommend people looking for a serious relationship, someone with common hobbies or even above a certain height or age.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

My spouse, age 60, recently retired to spend more time with family and pursue her hobbies.

From MarketWatch Jun. 15, 2026

After completing the initial four month training period, about half continued practicing their instrument for more than three years, while the others stopped and pursued different hobbies instead.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

She talked of his hobbies and talents, how he was celebrated at his funeral as one of the great rocket scientists.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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