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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Meanwhile, on the outside, no one can visit Elsbeth until she’s been inside for at least a week, and Kaya is increasingly anxious to see Elsbeth before she’s sent on an undercover assignment with her new unit.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025 -
Expect to pay a new fee to visit the country starting in July.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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All of these games have been close, and if not for a 21-0 Knicks run in Game 1, Detroit would be favored to clinch here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Red Sox added two more runs in the top of the second on a Duran RBI single and a Devers RBI double to make it 4-0, and from there Giolito was in control.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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If implemented strategically, universal pre-K will be a pivotal step in obtaining access to childcare for low-income families and uplifting the early childhood educator workforce.—
Dr. Alissa Chen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Blue Jays struggle to cash in on base runners Will Wagner stepped in as the Blue Jays’ final hope at Yankee Stadium.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Canada, the second largest market for U.S. spirits exports, imposed a 25% tariff in on alcohol coming over the border in March, and several provinces have removed product from shelves.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Austin invites Craig to come over and party with his circle of pals, and the evening turns into a disaster.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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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 12 May. 2025.
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