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leisure

[lee-zher, lezh-er] / ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər /


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The businesses tied to outdoor leisure that are expected to benefit include golf courses, outdoor entertainment venues and providers of fishing charters.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

“Unlike typical leisure travel, many travelers finalized plans and secured tickets closer to the start of the games.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“The real test is what happens after Labor Day, when leisure demand tapers and airlines adjust fall capacity for a lower-fuel environment,” Cunningham wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

This all comes at a time when a cost of living crisis has left many people with less money to spend on leisure activities such as the pub.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

And had his successors been united they would have enjoyed it at their leisure, for in that kingdom no disorders arose other than those they stirred up themselves.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

“In those days, there weren’t video games or these other leisures kids have nowadays,” Gerard said.

From Washington Times Jul. 1, 2016

To meet the change, Davis sold 100 theaters, wisely followed his customers into new leisures.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cursed when, for soft, indulgent leisures, He lays for us the pillows straight!

From Faust by Taylor, Bayard

He read and rehearsed his reading in memory, but he did not give himself to “deep, abstract meditation” and did not surrender himself to “the fruitful leisures of the spirit.”

From Historical Essays by Rhodes, James Ford

Wolfe's dreary garrison leisures in Scotland, however, were not idle.

From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin




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