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excursion

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


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“What he said would be a quick little excursion is looking more like an 18-year commitment.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Previous to that excursion, the biggest trip I can remember making was driving 90 miles from Louisville to watch the Cincinnati Reds play at Crosley Field.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Another video reveals him on an excursion to Las Vegas with his family.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

In Tangier, Morocco, the chance of clear skies is high—and you’ll have plenty of post-viewing excursion options, like the legendary Caves of Hercules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Not until the next day, when all the participants took an excursion to the Greek temples at Paestum, did I get an opportunity to introduce myself.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

Miami’s Runway 30 wasn’t equipped with a safeguard that can prevent accidents officially classified as runway excursions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Williams, her partner Len, and daughters Greta and eight-year-old Eiry-ana were enjoying a holiday at Eftalia Ocean Hotel and went on numerous excursions.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Book a ride with Cavalos na Areia, whose guided excursions also traverse pine forests and rice fields before arriving at the beach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

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

Her mother was in town visiting, and the two of them had planned numerous shopping excursions for Saturday and Sunday.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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