recreational pursuit
collocation in Englishmeaningsofrecreationalandpursuit
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recreational
adjective
uk/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are ...
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pursuit
noun
uk/pəˈsjuːt/us/pɚˈsuːt/
an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are ...
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(Definition ofrecreationalandpursuitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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I doubt very much whether political meetings could, by any stretch of the imagination, be called arecreationalpursuit.
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Those who are merely enjoying arecreationalpursuitshould have nothing to fear.
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Is it for some kind of social intercourse which is almost a hobby or family game orrecreationalpursuit?
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Not everyone will be able to find a suitable tourism project to develop or a leisure andrecreationalpursuiton which to rely.
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I welcome what he says and recognise that access to the countryside is an importantrecreationalpursuit.
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Toss juggling can be used as: a performing art, a sport, a form of exercise, as meditation, arecreationalpursuitor hobby.
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This license is aimed at accommodating those who only seek to fly forrecreationalpursuitwithin a limited geographical area.
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Originally built to serve ships, the scale of the quays is unsuitable for recreational pursuits.
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Total eradication of leptospires from natural reservoirs of water is impossible and the optimal preventive measure is avoidance of hazardous recreational pursuits.
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These may include human health, the integrity of the ecosystem and protection of particular species, or availability of the land for other uses, such as residential, industrial, or recreational pursuits.
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Moral authority rests with the rights of survivors rather than divers' recreational pursuits.
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Many of the people who visit the parks reasonably expect to use the opportunities they offer to undertake a wide range of recreational pursuits.
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Swimming has my full support, as it is one of our healthiest recreational pursuits.
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The comprehensive package will provide fresh opportunities for walking and other recreational pursuits, while taking the legitimate interests of land managers fully into account.
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The estuary has a high amenity value and is extensively used for recreational pursuits, including sailing, bathing, fishing, water ski-ing and general beach activities.
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Different parts of the country were considered as well as various leisure and recreational pursuits.
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We must also provide people with opportunities to enjoy the countryside for recreational pursuits, offering them reasonable and responsible access.
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Thirdly, it would give the general public access to all open moorland for recreational pursuits.
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I know that during the war, opportunity was given to these gallant lads for recreational pursuits, but it was not sufficient.
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The physically active members of the community must help those who are less active to participate in leisure and recreational pursuits.
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