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What does “a scenic route” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
A route chosen for its attractive views rather than speed
“We took a scenic route along the coast.”
From the B2 lesson On the Road (flights and getting around).
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What does “a scenic route” mean?
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