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Recent Examples of leisure Meaningful programs, including educational, recreational, vocational, and leisure programs, are available on a regular and recurring basis. Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 Her role relies heavily on watching data, which has revealed a substantial rebalancing of Marriott’s portfolio — leisure travel now accounts for 60 percent of their business, up from 40 percent pre-pandemic. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 The collection’s accessories and footwear are equally immersed in this world of elegant leisure. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025 Located in Kigali Sports City, Zaria Court will combine sports with retail, dining, and leisure, featuring basketball courts, a gym, an 80-room boutique hotel, and a five-a-side football pitch. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leisure
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Noun
  • The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
  • While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.
    Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 May 2025
  • Oilers at Golden Knights 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Edmonton can also clinch the series and some rest here.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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