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grand tour

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Definition of grand tour

as in progress

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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

Officials said there could be progress on implementation in the next month or two.

— Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Hyuk-Woon Kwon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to France, added that while fusion energy development requires long-term patience and multi-generational cooperation, the installation milestone demonstrates steady progress.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of progress

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This year’s final fell on Reek Sunday, when thousands make the annual pilgrimage up Mayo’s Croagh Patrick, the mountain associated with Saint Patrick, many making the climb in Mayo jerseys.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Conecuh Sausage Evergreen, Alabama Thanks to Conecuh’s cult following, road-trippers from across the country often make the pilgrimage to Evergreen, a small town in South Alabama, to visit the beloved brand’s gift shop.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Definition of pilgrimage

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Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 during a boat trip with three friends to Horn Island in Jackson, Mississippi, and his body was recovered two days later by a National Park Service ranger on a nearby island.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Crump is handling the case of Nolan Wells, a Black student athlete who died on a boat trip in Mississippi with white friends over the July 4th weekend.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of trip

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Even Sandy is on a journey with docking this damn boat at night.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Reluctantly drawn back into the sport, Randall becomes an unlikely mentor whose guidance helps shape a new generation of athletes while forcing him to confront his own unfinished journey.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026

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The goal of the expedition is to raise money and awareness for his nonprofit, which is dedicated to Arctic climate research, marine science and exploration.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Science and teamwork drive expedition For Webster, getting to know fellow crew members is one of the most exciting parts of the trip.

— Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expedition

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Framed by the peaks of the Soutpansberg rather than open savannah, Luvhondo offers a glimpse of what the future of safari could look like, one where restoring ecosystems is just as important as observing the wildlife that calls them home.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Her work has brought her to the wilds of Tasmania to film diving for sea urchins in Australia, a wildlife safari in South Africa, a culinary tour through the countryside of Japan, and plenty of spots in between.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

Definition of safari

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Trying to link ads to consumer outcomes is a quest that has occupied many on Madison Avenue for years.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026
Set in the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, the story sees a young woman (Mbedu) embark on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of quest

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Bunnie, who's full name is Alisa DeFord, recently gave her social media followers a tour of her new Nashville-area home, which included hidden stairways, multiple massive closets, opulent floral rooms, an outdoor shower and an infinity pool.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
In these tours, there are often many comments using America as a punch line.

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 22 July 2026

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