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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Charles visited the United States 19 times as Prince of Wales; his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made four state visits over her 70-year reign.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026 -
But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Suns used a 21-2 run in the first quarter to open up a 37-17 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One newcomer, right-fielder Owen Caissie, the former Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, doubled home the winning run in the second inning.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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And what if the low-hanging fruit is exhausted and settlements become harder to come by?—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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This one came by way of a number of auspicious paths, including one that’s harder to quantify but also needs to be sustained and at least for the moment said something about this group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Drop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20by. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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