on tour
idiom
: giving a series of related performances, appearances, competitions, etc., at different places over a period of time
The band will be on tour for the next month.
Examples of on tour in a Sentence
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Here, the singer, who will hit the road on tour in May, August and September across North America, unpacks her bold new record, which features assists from musicians like Dave Grohl and Cate Le Bon, and talks friendships with stars like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.
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Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
In 1985, Rat was recruited by Black Flag to provide full sound on the road, as part of a crew to enable the band to be self-sufficient on tour.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
In 2015, Helmet performed Betty in its entirety on tour.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Harris on tour But the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and Republicans’ lust to enact increasingly regressive policies to restrict reproductive rights in states across the country have made Harris’ voice an essential one in the campaign.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The singer is excited to spend time with her fans on tour.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Swift has nearly a month off before heading back on tour in Europe.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Our conversation covered—among other topics—the writing process behind There’s Always This Year, fasting for Ramadan while on tour, and the themes, places, and states of mind to which Abdurraqib returns.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
The gesture comes amid rumors that the 32-time Grammy winner is planning to go on tour in support of her latest album, Cowboy Carter, which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
In 1985, Rat was recruited by Black Flag to provide full sound on the road, as part of a crew to enable the band to be self-sufficient on tour.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
In 2015, Helmet performed Betty in its entirety on tour.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Harris on tour But the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and Republicans’ lust to enact increasingly regressive policies to restrict reproductive rights in states across the country have made Harris’ voice an essential one in the campaign.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The singer is excited to spend time with her fans on tour.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Swift has nearly a month off before heading back on tour in Europe.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Our conversation covered—among other topics—the writing process behind There’s Always This Year, fasting for Ramadan while on tour, and the themes, places, and states of mind to which Abdurraqib returns.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
The gesture comes amid rumors that the 32-time Grammy winner is planning to go on tour in support of her latest album, Cowboy Carter, which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
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“On tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20tour. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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