as in to visit
to make a brief visit
stop by on your way to the game so we can go there together
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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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All 11 runs in the game were scored on home runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Bella Cruz doubled home the two runs for the Huskies, who scored three runs in the fourth inning.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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While there’s a chance Howard or Allar becomes a franchise QB one day, neither is ready to step in if the goal is to win right away.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The new legislation marks a further step in the expansion of Georgia’s medical cannabis program.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And there’s Kulak, who came over from Pittsburgh in the Sam Girard swap, now only the third guy in NHL annals to play with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The flight home seemed routine — until a surprise announcement came over the intercom.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Stop (by or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%20or%20in%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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