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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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026 -
Within the past two months, four deadly crashes have occurred during pursuits in Broward County, killing five people.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 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,
30 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hagan’s memo identified money that exceeded the tax’s projections, reallocated sports complex dollars or unallocated tax funds as potentially viable for the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Visitors enjoy the park year-round, with snow sports in winter and hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and bicycling during July and August.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Avocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocations. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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