excursion

Example Sentences

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“We’re really very neutral here, waiting to see what path this excursion takes,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Holland America Line guests can opt for an excursion on a small group boat to cast their lines off Ketchikan or Juneau for wild salmon.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

When I admonished my 7 year-old for complaining too much during a particularly wonderful excursion, she retorted, “Daddy, complaining is my passion!”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

This may be the best outcome, given that the annual gift excursion is $19,000 a year as an individual and $38,000 as a married couple.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

The week before the pneumonia, Rajesh had received news of a strikingly successful performance in his college exams and—elated—had vanished on a two-night excursion, supposedly “exercising” at a wrestling camp.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee