as in pursuits
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it
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Isolated economically and diplomatically by tough international sanctions for its terrorism and nuclear pursuits, the regime only wants to preserve itself.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Lorenzen came to the Royals in a 2024 trade with the Texas Rangers and became a key part of their postseason pursuits.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Per his bio, Noah had several hobbies, including swimming, beading and making drawings, especially of rainbows and butterflies.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Avocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocations. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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