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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The older child was torturing his younger brother, and, by smiling when told to stop by his mother, showed callousness and lack of remorse.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
The older child was torturing his younger brother, and by smiling when told to stop by his mother, showed callousness and lack of remorse.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Also, Cindy is welcoming to those who stop by her home (the crew of her kids), as the Crab is, offering hospitality and a sympathetic ear.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
There will be memorial markers and the public is asked to stop by, read their names and reflect on their sacrifice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
The older child was torturing his younger brother, and by smiling when told to stop by his mother, showed callousness and lack of remorse.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Also, Cindy is welcoming to those who stop by her home (the crew of her kids), as the Crab is, offering hospitality and a sympathetic ear.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
There will be memorial markers and the public is asked to stop by, read their names and reflect on their sacrifice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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