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grand tour

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Recent Examples of grand tour Collectively, the trio’s résumés read like a culinary grand tour, with stops at storied dining rooms such as Le Cirque, Gramercy Tavern, and Stir. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 It’s been called a love letter to Italy and a grand tour through the nation’s history and culture. — Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 In the grand tradition of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, Craig Ferguson is going on a grand tour of America for CNN and the nation’s 250th birthday. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026 In the summer of 1951, Auchincloss sent his stepdaughters—Jackie, then 22, and Lee, 18—to Mayfair to kick off a months-long grand tour of Europe. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand tour

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Noun

But that effort has moved slowly in the months since, spurring frustration among some White House and health officials that HHS doesn’t yet have any significant progress for the administration to tout, two administration officials said.

— Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
As a thought leader in existential psychology and human motivation, Clay translates research into practical insights that help people reach their full potential, build meaningful lives, and advance human progress and flourishing.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived Monday in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf to participate in the Arbaeen commemorations, an annual pilgrimage for Shiite Muslims, his office said on social media.

— Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The plantar surfaces of the boy’s feet showed evidence of prolonged walking over a long distance, consistent with making a pilgrimage to a sacrificial site.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pilgrimage

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Legend has it, Sperlonga was a stop on Odysseus's journey, and a group of ancient sculptures depicting scenes from the Odyssey were found in the grotto adjacent to the villa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Fleeing an economic crisis and political repression back home, many Venezuelans have risked their lives on treacherous journeys to reach the US.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
On Saturday, Purja’s expedition company said the world had lost one of mountaineering’s greats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expedition

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On a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, a 14-year-old guest named Alice had been hoping to spot an Egyptian vulture, her favorite bird.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
There’s a new way to experience a safari in the sky thanks a private jet trip organized by a company specializing in travel for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Definition of safari

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Finding an impactful high-leverage reliever before the trade deadline wasn’t an easy quest for the Cubs.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
By driving Etna’s drifting itinerary with the quest to return home, Yoon invokes the pastoral nostalgia that has characterized the canine tradition’s man-dog battles against the brutal wilderness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of quest

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Today, Armstrong's two-story boyhood home is an occasional stop for visitors of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, even though the house itself isn't open for tours.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

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