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excursion

[ik-skur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ɪkˈskɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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On Sunday, Javier Fuentes woke up at 4:30 a.m. to prep for an all-day fishing excursion at Hesperia Lake Park, which opens to anglers at 6 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

“I’m an independent journalist. I’m not a billionaire. I’m not even a millionaire,” she said, insisting that the excursion was paid for by “private donors” and “100% all-American money.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

More successful is Betrayal, a jazzy, trip-hop excursion that appears to be about Madonna's stepmother, Joan Ciccone, who died of cancer in 2024.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

It’s a last-minute excursion when I’m craving something specific and missing several key ingredients.

From Salon May 30, 2026

What he learned during this latest excursion into the country would doubtless shape his contribution to the big meeting.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

When Netflix announced the first-ever Chef’s Table Food Festival, bringing 70 internationally acclaimed chefs to Park City for four days of dinners, demonstrations and excursions, I felt something between excitement and apprehension.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Park-goers and local business owners say it’s crucial for those venturing into Yosemite this summer to plan their excursions outside peak times to avoid the worst of the crowds, and even then, pack their patience.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Here are three excursions that will take you into coves, harbors and waterways the big ships can’t reach.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

In the video, King Misuzulu criticises his wife, who he married last November, for making excursions without his approval.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

When the Flatlanders take short excursions, their universe looks flat enough.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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