sightseeing
Example Sentences
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The family was on a pleasure flight over Manhattan, described by the operator as the "ultimate sightseeing tour of New York City."
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
There are few things a Los Angeles local is less likely to do than take a Hollywood sightseeing tour on a big, garish bus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
One especially useful touch for travelers: the spa offers quick-drying traditional polishes, making it easier to get back to sightseeing without worrying about smudges.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
As the pair do some sightseeing, share meals and otherwise fill their days with prosaic acts, more than 30 minutes of screen time elapses in what amounts to stage-setting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Instead they were overwhelming, disorienting expeditions, either going to Calcutta, or sightseeing in places they did not belong to and intended never to see again.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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