hobbies

Example Sentences

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Hence, “The Joy of Painting” enjoyed a vigorous revival during the pandemic’s lockdowns, when hobbies assumed central importance in daily life.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Kate, 44, said working less hours means “I’m more present for my children and I’m discovering hobbies again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Coming of age during the social media boom, Esquivias said she always felt like she wasted her childhood on screens when she should have been playing outside or exploring hobbies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It forms part of a wider landscape in which scientists are exploring technological solutions to help people with deterioration of physical or mental abilities enjoy their hobbies and participate in physical environments.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

On my first day in this new school, the fifth-grade teacher, Miss Buschkowsky, asks the twelve of us in her class to introduce ourselves and list one or two of our hobbies.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline