as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just popped in to say hello
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The jostling, joyful atmosphere underscored the joy the third pope to visit Cameroon has brought the former French colony, where around a third of the population is Catholic.—
ABC News,
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The difference is Detroit has lived in that identity all season, while Orlando has only visited it sporadically.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rays starter Nick Martinez gave up one run in 4 2/3 innings, Austin Wells' second-inning homer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Luke Weaver gave up four runs in the eighth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, according to Griffith's roommate Louis Colombo, Flores Narvaez would still come over to their house to hang out with Griffith and watch TV.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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News of Ross’ decision came over the weekend.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Pop (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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