How to Use activity in a Sentence

activity

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  • We planned an activity for the children.
  • The holidays always set off a lot of activity in our home.
  • The instruments are used to detect volcanic activity on the island.
  • The police are now monitoring criminal activity in the area.
  • She gets at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
  • The area was a beehive of activity on a round-the-clock schedule.
    — Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
  • The booth fees are $20 and $40, which will be used to promote the event and provide free activities for children at the bazaar.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Right now there is so much activity from the South China Sea down through the Philippines that that's a big risk.
    — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, a kid’s area on the north part of the park has family-friendly activities.
    — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Sundance was a blur of activity when Mario fought his way through the parking lot to drop us off at the base of the Outlaw Express chair.
    — Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The circuits flip on and off based on the activity of switches called transistors.
    — Alex W. Palmer, New York Times, 12 July 2023
  • After Jordan failed to secure enough votes, the House floor turned into a hive of activity.
    — Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The series comes after stories over the past six months that have raised ethical concerns about the activities of the justices.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
  • This recipe makes a great summertime activity for the whole family—round everyone up in the kitchen and get to pickling!
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Skiing, snowboarding, and snowball fights — just a few of the fun winter activities to look forward to when the weather turns.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Just pick an activity or place that’s more low-key, Dr. Helgoe suggests.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The northern tip is home to Playa Norte, one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, and a hot spot of hotels, activities, restaurants, and bars.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • The free event is a way to connect with the community, artists, food, music and artsy activities and other fun.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Log books, hours and activities at sandiego.beanstack.org/reader365 or by completing a paper log.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2023
  • Plenty of actresses on the come-up might have chosen a walk around these streets — and maybe a look-in at a few of the fashion flagships — as an afternoon activity.
    — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 28 June 2023
  • The image featured in the post is an altered version of one that was taken in 2015 as part of a project studying the impact of deep-sea mining activity on aquatic life.
    — Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
  • These habits should form part of your sleep hygiene—activities and routines that promote better sleep.
    — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • As for the building, Spittle said it will be sold once all closure activities are completed.
    — Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Buy your day passes early — these provide access to all the activities noted — to secure the best available prices.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
  • But the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • But higher for longer rates, higher home prices, and depressed activity?
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Great for a powder room that sees limited daily activities, vessel sinks are not a smart choice for every bath.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Heat stroke generally comes on in one of two ways: exposure to extreme heat, or intense activity that heats the body to those same levels.
    — Haley Weiss, Time, 12 July 2023
  • But make no mistake – the fancy dress and formal tableware does not mean the tents aren’t festive in the 10-acre plot in the middle of campus that is a flurry of activity on football Saturdays.
    — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023

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