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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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025 -
The intricate dynamics Karolína must navigate in order to be selected for the 10-person tour, already scheduled to visit New York City, would be enough for most films.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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Madrid, in contrast, are run in a much more streamlined and coherent way, despite the odd interjection from president Florentino Perez.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Miami starter Cal Quantrill gave three hits and two runs in five innings, with five strikeouts and one walk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Another major complication: Skilled manufacturing labor is hard to come by in the United States.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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But optimism is hard to come by right now, both inside the building and for longtime fans who’ve come to expect success after appearing in seven consecutive WNBA Playoffs.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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“Drop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20by. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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