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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

"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

During economic crises, the regime would crack the door open to small businesses like shoe-repair places and tourist services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Currently the world's second-biggest tourist destination, just behind France, Spain is expected to consolidate its recent success in 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“What, like tourist pamphlets, that sort of thing?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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