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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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
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The book doesn’t describe any type of particular link between Andrew and Melania, other than suggesting the two ran in Epstein’s circles around the same time.—
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That show wrapped up its run in 2021.—
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The United States has never joined the ICC, but seeking sanctions against its leaders was a new step in American anti-multilateralism.—
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This is a crucial step in the AUKUS alliance’s efforts to enhance next-generation defense capabilities as part of Pillar Two of the agreement.—
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Got friends coming over for the game this weekend and there's so much to do?—
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Nick Herbig came over to defend Skowronek and pushed Bo Melton to the ground.—
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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 5 Nov. 2025.
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