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recreation

[rek-ree-ay-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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There’s also a space to be used as a recreation or theater room, and a flexible fitness space for those who prefer to exercise without having to leave the house.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

More than 50 sites will get chargers over the next 18 months, the spokesperson said, and the city has been retrofitting existing public stations and adding chargers at libraries and recreation centers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

That moment, a brief section of a borrowed song from a washed-up and dying man, carries more weight than even the most faithful AI recreation or iteration.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

A project to transform a recreation ground into a wildflower meadow has taken another step forward.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

“You’re allowed preapproved calls. There are phones in the recreation area of the Hub.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed


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