recreational
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"Around the millennium, everyone was just told no – you don't take part in any sport, not even recreational," says Dr. Lahti.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Within the broader consumer discretionary sector, footwear stocks have been one of the weaker-performing groups, outperforming only recreational products, gaming, and tire-related names.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"During a recreational dive in the summer during the undergraduate study of HY Chan in 2019, he accidentally discovered Thecacera sesama sp. nov. in northern Taiwan waters," the researchers said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
“You know, I don’t think it’s appropriate for Melody to be here. This is not a recreational activity just for fun. The purpose of this meeting is to choose our official team.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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