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recreational

[rek-ree-ey-shuh-nl] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
diverting
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ADJECTIVE
pleasurable
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Shareef said recreational scuba divers were only allowed to dive up to a depth of 30m and it was not clear why the Italians went into a cave that's 60m under water.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Amazon’s new sales limits come as the Los Angeles City Council pushes to keep electric bikes off of most city recreational trails, arguing they are a threat to hikers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The measure would target large, private recreational membership-based clubs and similar facilities within city limits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Flutter said at the time that prediction markets “may be attracting some new, incremental entertainment-first recreational customer cohorts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

There are grooves carved into her armor, like handholds on recreational rock walls.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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