as in visiting
to make a social call upon
lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child
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Sharyn Goldrich, a coordinator for Little City, said visiting Bernie's is one of the most popular volunteer opportunities the program offers.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Where to stay Less than an hour’s drive away, Lambertville is an easy day trip while visiting Philadelphia, which landed a spot on Afar’s Where to Go in 2024 list.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Calling (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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