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grand tour

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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

Some of the landscaping group watched its progress from a tent near the South Farms barns, out of the hot summer sun.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The squad rebuild is still a work in progress until the summer window shuts on September 1.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

Before stopping at one of the many tavernas that dot the streets, squeeze in a visit to the Panagia Evangelistria, Greece’s most important pilgrimage church, located just up the hill.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Near the shrine, Mohammad Yasin Ahmadi, 15, has come from the Iranian city of Qom on his second pilgrimage.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pilgrimage

Noun

Shepherd Sanders, a resident who spoke with CBS News Bay Area back in 2023 when the Safeway closed, said at the time the loss would mean extra trips across the city just to buy groceries.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Both teams made short trips to the eastern edge of Iowa on Thursday before boarding buses and making the 30-mile drive to the iconic location.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of trip

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Howery will also lead a master class, sharing insights from his journey through stand-up, television and film.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Today, the moon continues its journey through its domicile, Cancer, heightening everything from our intuition to our innermost feelings — memories from the past and emotional sensitivities are no exception.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of journey

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The film follows Tom Adams (Fraser), an architect of the future who launches a historic expedition to Mars, positioning himself at the forefront of humanity’s next great frontier.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Sign up for updates from CNN Science on the upcoming total solar eclipse and whenever there’s a must-see, out-of-this-world expedition.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of expedition

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For travelers planning safari trips, Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection, offers a sophisticated pre and post-safari stay that combines heritage charm, lush tropical gardens and an immersive introduction to the culture and rhythm of Kenya.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of safari

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But while that quest continues, Glasner already has a positive problem to solve in the centre of the pitch and, just maybe, McAtee could be an unexpected solution.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
SpaceX's quest to rescue the upper section of its massive Starship rocket from the sea does not appear to be destined for a triumphant end.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of quest

Noun

Now, two years after her death, Elder's presence is felt on BTS's current world tour thanks to her mom, Jamie Elder, and BTS’ global fandom, known as Army.

— Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Then there are very talented 16-year-olds Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli and Reggie Watson, who both impressed new manager Xabi Alonso on the pre-season tour to Australia and East Asia.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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