as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back
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For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café.—
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
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MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The book doesn’t describe any type of particular link between Andrew and Melania, other than suggesting the two ran in Epstein’s circles around the same time.—
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3 Nov. 2025
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That show wrapped up its run in 2021.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Money was rarely spent, and trades were hard to come by.—
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New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hotel honors its commitment to sustainability with an organic garden that provides fresh ingredients for the restaurant—a rarity on the island, where logistics make fresh produce difficult to come by.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Drop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20by. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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