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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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But the country has struggled to translate a recreational league passion into consistent high performance, in particular with the men's national team.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

In May, new openings rose among construction companies, manufacturers, hotels, restaurants and recreational providers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“There’s a bit of a difference between a public recreational pier, for example, and your private development that’s going to impact the beach,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Some kind of sport or recreational activity—soccer, dance, swimming, professional hopscotch.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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