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tourist

[toor-ist] / ˈtʊər ɪst /


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The difficulty in obtaining visas and the fear of being rounded up by immigration agents are being blamed, in part, for less-than-expected tourist traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"It's weird to see so many police," Henry Rickets, a Canadian tourist passing through the area, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Eventually, ticket sales became more important, especially after the 1992 Olympic Games put Barcelona on the global tourist map.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"We have on the one hand the tourist accommodation market and on the other the residential market," says Jordi Vila, a representative of the Sindicat de Llogateres.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“We did some tourist stuff. Went to the House on the Rock. Went out for some food. You know the rest.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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