stop by
phrasal verb
stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.
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As Ramos spoke, a woman stopped by to hand one of the organizers a $20 bill.
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
In between hikes, bike rides, and afternoons on the water, stop by some of LaPrees’ favorite local spots: Apple Valley Cafe, Peaceful Side Social, and the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
In between hikes, bike rides, and afternoons on the water, stop by some of LaPrees’ favorite local spots: Apple Valley Cafe, Peaceful Side Social, and the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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