as in to visit
to make a social call upon
as long as we're in town, we should drop in on my aunt
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Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026 -
Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Drop in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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