on tour

phrase

: giving a series of related performances, appearances, competitions, etc., at different places over a period of time
The band will be on tour for the next month.

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In addition, Peter Millar has fostered a particularly deep bench of professional players who rely on its apparel on tour and is a long-standing supporter of First Tee and Evans Scholars, two of the sport’s premier charitable organizations. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 While on tour last year, her drummer’s wife had lent Day her Dyson Airwrap, the six-in-one hairstyling tool that retails for a hefty $650. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Deafheaven will spend the rest of 2026 on tour with Mastodon. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Mastodon are on tour through the United States through the end of October. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on tour

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“On tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20tour. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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