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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

Meanwhile, reduced Cambodian medical tourist numbers due to the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute could weigh on Bumrungrad’s 2Q revenue, but he expects this drag to ease on favorable base effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Mexico remains one of the world’s premier tourist draws, anchored by the global appeal of Jalisco’s cultural exports, like tequila and mariachi music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

“You aren’t considered a tourist because Lily and I live here full-time.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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