“I have found poetry a very pleasing and helpful avocation.”

“His avocation as a writer seemed to put him at odds with a society that plotted its priorities along different axial lines.”

“Although birdwatchers may pursue their avocation for as long as they wish during the year, there comes a time when the activity gets stepped up.”

“So I thought by being a lawyer that I could combine my vocation with my avocations and be part of the various worlds I love.”

“And the specter of student loans spurred graduates to take lucrative jobs rather than pursue avocations.”

“In addition, a rich variety of periodicals represent various professions, trades, intellectual interests, and avocations.”