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errand

noun

Definition of errand

as in flight

an act of traveling a short way to do or get something He was sent out on an urgent errand.

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Recent Examples of errand Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The Practical Economics of Alternative Mobility Taking a car on short local runs – whether running quick errands, commuting across town, or heading to a local transit station – comes with hidden overheads. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 This no-fuss peplum tee and flare pants combo is so chic for everyday errands. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Friends and social media influencers Analyse Talavera and Carmen Rene Smith have traded costly dinner catchups for Costco errand runs. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for errand

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Noun

Another 23 passengers on the flight and four crew members, who traveled on the same plane from Uganda, were being traced.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The images formed a grim honor guard in the main hallway at Ben Gurion Airport, and were the last thing a foreign visitor would see before boarding a flight home.

— Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

At present, tanker owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz must pay single trip hull insurance premiums equivalent to 6% to 10% of the vessel’s overall value.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
But the pueblo blanco of Casares makes a good day trip, though meals are on the basic side in the town’s restaurants and cafes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of trip

Noun

Typically, between 10 and 20 people come on each 90-minute tour, which costs $30 for adults.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The backlash was swift, and pro-Israel groups fiercely criticized Macklemore, and he was later removed from the rest of Sheeran’s stadium tour.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tour

Noun

The Padres lost for only the fourth time in their last 24 outings despite chasing ace Jacob Misiorowski after four innings.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Along with a quality outing from the Heat’s starters, there were also some standout contributions from the reserves.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

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