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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France says the decision to open its outpost was made when President Emmanuel Macron visited in June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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Music ran in her family’s blood.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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While those fans were not happy about the results and performances this season under Mourinho, their main beef is with Rui Costa and their perception of how Benfica have been run in recent years.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism and easing pressure on the village.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s where chartreuse steps in.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Penn State also added more than three dozen transfers, the majority also coming over from Iowa State.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virtually all the players, and often their caddies, make a point of coming over and shaking hands with the servicemen.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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