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tourist

[toor-ist, tawr-ist] / ˈtʊər ɪst, ˈtɔr ɪst /


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Rex Refuela, a 46-year-old tourist from Manila attending his first Panag-aapoy, told AFP he understood the need to be respectful.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Old nuclear bunkers from the Cold War have become popular tourist attractions, particularly around Halloween.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

From 2028, strategic authorities led by mayors will also be given the power to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy, often dubbed a "tourist tax".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Still, that leaves Virgin Galactic as the sole provider of tourist flights to the edge of space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The Mona Lisa was tiny—the size of the smallest, skinniest tourist at the Eiffel Tower.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The charity previously claimed the council had ignored safety issues they had flagged, such as increased risk to tourists and rescue crews.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

"Last year, there were tourists who were taking pictures of us, which was uncomfortable," she added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

With its dramatic landscapes and links to the Brontë sisters, Haworth has long been a popular destination for tourists.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

That spot, now labeled as the “Hollywood sign lookout” on Google Maps, attracts many tourists as well as street vendors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The rumor is that Egypt was going broke & gave the Americans the obelisk as a gift so tourists would come to Egypt & spend their money to see Egypt’s other treasures, including the pyramids.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman


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