Here are our 7 favorite small adventure towns around the world, from coastal enclaves to alpine hamlets.
—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
As the plantation colonies of the British and French Caribbean grew in the late 17th and 18th centuries, escapees formed maroon enclaves there as well.
The Illinois State Board of Education is now required to provide guidance to districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 settings.
—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
To get around this problem, advocates have urged districts to offer the option to everyone, not just students from immigrant homes.
For example, designers anticipate prioritizing vent hoods that powerfully (and quietly) filter smoke, steam, and odor, and dishwashers that provide a quiet, not just effective, clean.
—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
The amusement park–goers crowded into a narrow boat in Great America, 1994, emerge from a tunnel of love chased by ghosts evoking Klan hoods.
When armed federal agents roll into residential neighborhoods under vague authority and maximal posture, the odds of catastrophe rise fast.
—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Defense was the saving grace for both teams through the first two quarters, with the Tar Heels sacking Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown six times while holding the Cardinal to just 100 yards.
—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
He was limited to just 70 passing yards and an interception in the final two quarters.
—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Share