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
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement The Alpenglow team, which includes 26 clients, guides and Sherpas hoping to reach the summit, were originally scheduled to begin their expedition in late April.
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Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Gandhi called his expedition the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra — roughly, the Unite India March for Justice.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
This was found to be true by Plastics at SEA (Sea Education Association) in its 2012 North Pacific expedition, a 36-day nautical research journey through the North Pacific down to the Hawaiian islands.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
While astronauts will pilot the LTV during their expeditions, the vehicle will be specifically designed for remote control once the Artemis crew is back home on Earth.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
The next morning, on the last day of the expedition, the researchers again saw the fisherman.
—Rafael Vilela, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
For people looking to take to the sea, the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. offers whale-watching expeditions, lighthouse and puffin tours, and island tours.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
The ship’s expedition team consists of 26 Antarctic experts, each specializing in a different fauna.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Future expeditions to Antarctica to find meteorites should prioritize sites at lower elevations, Ms. Tollenaar said.
—Katherine Kornei, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Gandhi called his expedition the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra — roughly, the Unite India March for Justice.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
This was found to be true by Plastics at SEA (Sea Education Association) in its 2012 North Pacific expedition, a 36-day nautical research journey through the North Pacific down to the Hawaiian islands.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
While astronauts will pilot the LTV during their expeditions, the vehicle will be specifically designed for remote control once the Artemis crew is back home on Earth.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
The next morning, on the last day of the expedition, the researchers again saw the fisherman.
—Rafael Vilela, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
For people looking to take to the sea, the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. offers whale-watching expeditions, lighthouse and puffin tours, and island tours.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
The ship’s expedition team consists of 26 Antarctic experts, each specializing in a different fauna.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Future expeditions to Antarctica to find meteorites should prioritize sites at lower elevations, Ms. Tollenaar said.
—Katherine Kornei, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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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