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destination

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


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Krakauer acknowledges that his book, first released in 1997, had a role in popularizing Everest as a destination and a subject—and that danger has been part of the draw.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Announcing the plans, Apple Corps chief executive Tom Greene said Liverpool was getting a Beatles destination worthy of the city's musical heritage.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The discovery is particularly important because approximately 2 million people live within 13 miles of the volcano, which is also a popular tourist destination.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Advocates envision it as a bucket-list destination akin to the Pacific Crest Trail and an economic driver for struggling rural towns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

When we reached our destination, it was quite late, but Farmer eagerly, and no doubt with some anxiety, opened his computer.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

As Perseverance moves, it continuously captures images of its surroundings, constructs a three-dimensional map of potential obstacles, and selects a safe route between destinations chosen by mission controllers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

With little taste for opening old wounds, he eventually threatens to flee: He has tickets reserved for three different exotic destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Senate, took at least 17 trips over three months, including to resort destinations Park City, Utah, and Vail, Colorado.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Many residents in popular destinations like Barcelona complain that short-term tourist accommodation is limiting supply and driving up prices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

It was a yellowing, brittle, classroom-size map of the United States printed thick with potential destinations.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green


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