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leisure

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


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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

Job gains were strong in the leisure and hospitality sector in May as employers head into the summer months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It was believed that the site would be better suited for community, tourism or leisure facilities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Golf’s relative affordability might help explain its lasting growth compared with some other activities that became more popular during the pandemic, according to Miller, who covers stocks in the leisure and lodging industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Let me show you. Did John ever neglect you, as you call it, while you made it a point to give him your society of an evening, his only leisure time?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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