to exercise; to move about; to work out · shaky; unsteady; loose (tooth etc) · movable; flexible; liquid (capital etc) · (volcanic, seismic, economic etc) activity · (outdoor etc) activity; event; (political) campaign; (military) maneuver · to use personal influence, connections, bribes etc

The Oscar ceremonies are Hollywood's biggest extravaganza.

Compare it to other enjoyable activities: going to the cinema, reading books, going for walks, chatting to friends etc.

It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished from the Earth.

The concept of “Internet addiction” implies that “the Internet” is some sort of definable activity.

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines, and the living rooms of Concord, and the front porches of Charleston. It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to the cause.