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recreation ground

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noun

  1. Often (informal) shortened to: rec.  an open space for public recreation, esp one in a town, with swings and slides, etc, for children

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Stuart hobbled off in the 49th minute and left the Recreation Ground in a protective boot.

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Logan died at the scene of the incident at the Wharton Recreation Ground, off Ledward Street, at about 18:00 BST.

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The vigil took place at Birch Hill Recreation Ground in Bracknell on Friday evening, with candles lit and balloons released in Othniel's memory.

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Four years ago, on the touchline of Bath's Recreation Ground, there was a glimpse of that private devastation.

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It said the recreation ground had been empty since 2008.

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