home visit

noun

British
: a visit by a doctor to someone's house

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The parents of four were subsequently arrested by Arkansas authorities March 20 after a home visit turned up evidence of possible child endangerment including locks on the outside of their children’s bedroom doors. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 After the monthslong delay, attorneys sent the government a letter in February and prompted them to allow the father to receive appointments for a fingerprinting background check, a home visit and a DNA test. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Without the home visit, her teacher might have suspected the child had a speech or social delay. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 Cal coach Mark Madsen recruited Pippen out of Sierra Canyon High School in suburban Los Angeles, even making a home visit. Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2026 Visit More than six months after the kids had moved in, Rochelle was with them at the pediatrician’s office when Sheffield called to arrange his first home visit. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 That interest intensified after Chris Mara’s home visit, as Giants executives remained in constant phone contact with Harbaugh and his camp. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 According to authorities, state probation officers made a routine home visit to Gibson’s residence on March 6, 2024, and allegedly found an unapproved cellphone that contained a dark web application. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026 During your home visit, the estimator will take measurements and discuss the project and best options for your budget range. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Home visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20visit. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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