take in the sights
Example Sentences
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Smith likes to explore his surroundings, take in the sights and meet people along the way.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
Walking is not just practical, and healthy—people have been taking walks outside for centuries to clear their minds, slow down, and take in the sights around them.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2023
Major cities that could get to take in the sights include Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Helena, Boise, Cheyenne, Indianapolis and Annapolis.
From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023
As the hunter’s moon rises in October, tourists hurry to take in the sights before winter closes in and sends most people back inside until spring.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021
We walk to Two Scoops and take in the sights of summer.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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