as in visits
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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Alma also visits her aging parents and tearfully tells them about said great love affair.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Then the film cuts to a scene in which Leigh visits Jeffrey in prison shortly after he’s recaptured.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Why automakers are turning to drones Toyota’s drone proposal highlights a shift in how the automotive industry sees unmanned aerial systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite these headwinds, and Elliott’s criticism about the brand being spread too thin, Krishnan sees room for new products under the Gatorade banner.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Calls (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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