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pastime

[pas-tahym, pahs-] / ˈpæsˌtaɪm, ˈpɑs- /


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Baseball might no longer be the national pastime, but it’s a part of American culture, with fans of every political stripe in every state.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

It also makes O’Donnell a competent foil—and a satisfying target for Trump’s favorite pastime, revenge.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Bartlett isn't the only young person to be drawn towards the pastime.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

A recent study by the Economist showed that 10% of Americans now rank soccer as their favorite sport, making it the third most popular behind football and basketball and narrowly edging out America’s pastime, baseball.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

They slept the day, drank well into the evening, and then set off for their pastime.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

We still live in San Francisco in the house we bought in 1989, shopping mostly at the same stores and engaging in many of the same pastimes.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

With summers getting warmer and drier, you might imagine that the most British of pastimes - complaining about rain - could be under threat.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2025

One of my favorite spring/summertime pastimes is visiting the local farmers' market for meal inspiration.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2025

He listed it, along with sports and reading, among his favorite pastimes.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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