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destination

[des-tuh-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃən /


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The ship was off Muscat, Oman, early Friday, still broadcasting the message "owner France" on its transponder system in the field usually used to give the destination.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The 2022 Decadal Survey from the National Academies identified it as the highest priority destination for future exploration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Though the US remained the top destination for British goods in 2025, America's share of exports sank, while countries such as Germany, France and Poland gained ground.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But the patriarch of the Chicago Bears, George Halas, identified Arlington Heights, Ill., as his preferred destination for a stadium in 1975.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When they arrived at their destination, Port Conway, young Charlie Lucas stopped the wagon in front of the home of William Rollins, a farmer and fisherman.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson