stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.

Examples of stop by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Earth Day, stop by one of the kickoff sites anytime between 9 and 11:30 a.m. April 20 to check in and pick up bags and gloves. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024 Hauser formed a partnership with PBR in 2022 and stopped by the championship in Fort Worth last year to film a commercial campaign. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024 Afterward, stop by Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, known for shakes so thick they can be served upside down. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024 The duo also plans to have special guests stop by episodes to speak on a variety of topics. William Earl, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024 The former Late Late Show host stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 The Ted Lasso star stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote The Fall Guy. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 Later, the other two men briefly stopped by the home. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024 On Day 14, our buyer’s agent stopped by the property to confirm conditions had been met. Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024

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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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