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leisure

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


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His marquee “20×10” initiative—new factories in 20 cities and counties a year for the next 10 years—calls for local economic revitalization requiring a modern healthcare facility, light-industry factories and a leisure complex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Many observers noted an outsize jump last month of 70,000 leisure and hospitality workers, which seemed related to the coming World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The BLS said leisure and hospitality businesses created 70,000 jobs in May, a jump from the average monthly increase of 14,000 for the prior year.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The author ties his root-and-branch critique of capitalism to a plea to “make modern life much more affordable than it is at present,” which he hopes will open more opportunities for enlightened leisure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Built into the stone walls are places for food, clothing, supplies, leisure activities.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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