expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən 
1
a
: a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose
b
: the group of persons making such a journey
2
: efficient promptness : speed
3
: a sending or setting forth
Examples of expedition in a Sentence
a scientific expedition to Antarctica
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Shackleton's story inspired Enzo to lead his own expedition to Antarctica in 2016, followed by another in the Galapagos Islands in 2019.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 May 2024
The Ghan is one of Australia's most luxurious train rides, taking passengers on a four-day expedition from Darwin to Adelaide.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 May 2024
The Ghan is one of Australia's most luxurious train rides, taking passengers on a four-day expedition from Darwin to Adelaide.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
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expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdish-ən
1
a
: a journey or trip undertaken for a specific purpose (as war or exploring)
b
: a group making such a journey
2
: prompt handling of what needs to be done
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