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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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Among the recommendations made in the report was putting an end to the use of the small metal enclosures, greater access to showers for inmates and more recreation time.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

The act gives members of the public a statutory right of responsible access to land and inland waters for recreation, crossing and for educational and commercial purposes.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Spotting a camera along the route her children walk to school gave her pause; seeing one go up in front of her community recreation center made her act.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

“We don’t think that just locking up your forest and making a tree museum long-term will deliver biodiversity, carbon, recreation — all these things,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Which left Devine wondering whether Carl Abeyta and Floyd Cowlie hadn’t flipped, and also whether he should hire armed men to patrol his recreation fiefdom’s borders after the sun went down.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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