as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Gender-neutral silhouettes, athleisure, and multi-functional garments that transition effortlessly between work, leisure, and activewear are key to SM Denim’s collection.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
The gains were largely driven by hiring in the education and health sectors, leisure and hospitality, and government.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The investment was specifically geared toward accelerating growth and providing resources to clients and partners, including the 620 golf and leisure facilities that Troon works with globally to provide operational, management and advisory services.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Of note, primarily leisure travelers are switching up their habits, Hauenstein said; corporate travel hasn’t budged.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
The gains were largely driven by hiring in the education and health sectors, leisure and hospitality, and government.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The investment was specifically geared toward accelerating growth and providing resources to clients and partners, including the 620 golf and leisure facilities that Troon works with globally to provide operational, management and advisory services.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Of note, primarily leisure travelers are switching up their habits, Hauenstein said; corporate travel hasn’t budged.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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