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[toor-nuh-muhnt, tur-] / ˈtʊər nə mənt, ˈtɜr- /


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A new PGA Tour golf tournament made its debut in the city this month, helping lift visitor revenue during the important fall tourism push, the county’s tourism authority said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

You have to go back 10 years to find a major tournament where Jordan Pickford was not starting in goal for England.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Gordon said that he had "never felt worse", after the game and believes that the "scar" left by defeat may mean the England squad take a different approach in the next tournament.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The 28-year-old was part of the England squad who won their first major women's tournament at Euro 2022.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

He was just too young to conquer enough of the tournament veterans—each with years of experience in international competition.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The Spaniard said at the US Open that he will miss some tournaments in the future to allow himself to be "mentally and physically healthy".

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Before he turned 10, Sullivan, the youngest of four brothers born into a soccer-playing family in Philadelphia, was winning international tournaments against teams with players years older.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Currently ranked number one in the world, Littler is so far ahead of his closest rivals that he already has the advantage of only having to play in selective tournaments.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The atmosphere was Monte Carlo meets frat party — helicopters in and out, a beachside DJ set, beer pong tournaments.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

He endured trumpet lessons, soccer camp, church-sponsored basketball tournaments, and after-school sessions with well-meaning tutors who would politely change the subject when asked about the Rooster's chances of getting into Yale or Princeton.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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