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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes ordered the government to make sweeping changes to medical care, sanitation, food, recreation, disability accommodations and visitation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Key details: Households spent more in June on new cars, healthcare, recreation, financial services, clothes, transportation and food and drinks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Nothing less than an authentic recreation of what Mackintosh left Glasgow and the world will do.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Complimentary fly-fishing rods are available to checkout from the recreation team and off-site fly-fishing excursions start at $1,100.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Several other recreation areas are closed for most of the year.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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