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excursion

[ik-skur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ɪkˈskɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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Maxime Fallet, who works at a Doubs riverboat excursion company, fears the lake is "destined to disappear", for lack of a plan to save it.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In Tangier, Morocco, the chance of clear skies is high—and you’ll have plenty of post-viewing excursion options, like the legendary Caves of Hercules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

There is a disclaimer before each episode stating that their cross-country excursion is funded by a nonprofit and no taxpayer dollars were used to pay for the series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

On TV, actors Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds’ excursion into the wild world of British Premier football, “Welcome to Wrexham,” recently expanded to include a women’s team, the Red Dragons.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

They had told her how she might possibly win fifty strips and have a grand day on the excursion.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

Viking distinguishes itself from other major cruise lines, though, marketing its smaller ships, included excursions and emphasis on time ashore to an older, more affluent customer base, StoneX analyst Mike Hickey says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The problem for the couple was that they had booked accommodation and excursions separately, and that is money they have lost.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

His son, the film director Riley Sweeney Lynch, recalls him turning these excursions into a game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Avoiding outdoor excursions, or reaching more frequently for walls or furniture to steady yourself while walking, particularly in familiar spaces, could be an indicator your balance is declining.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

These excursions hunted for evidence of Sir Franklin, and cached food, tents, and other supplies for future trips in the spring.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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