as in visiting
to make a brief visit
stop by on your way to the game so we can go there together
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026 -
Orlando’s inclusion tracks with the wave of families heading to the theme parks every summer, while New York attracts tourists visiting year-round, even as many locals swap the city for beach weekends and summer escapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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His latest original series Keep the Meter Running sees him hop into a cab, ask the cabbie to take him to their favorite place, and, yes, keep the meter running in the process.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Haaland, by contrast, is running in a blue state and has a strong shot at her state's governorship.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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On his way to release, Prince learned exactly how to give haircuts to them to please both the cult fans coming over from previous albums and his new mainstream fanbase.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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And then, her par putt on 18 – measured at 2 feet, 10 inches – spun tantalizingly around the rim of the cup before dropping in and ending the suspense.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The first boardwalk in the United States opened there in 1870, luring tourists coming by train from Philadelphia and New York.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Traders place 64% odds on the next interest rate hike coming by July 2027.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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More parents today are stepping in, or thinking about helping their kids secure keys to a home.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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But natural gas use actually grew slightly in the first quarter, which meant coal took an even greater hit, with its use dropping by over 10 percent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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The investigation took a toll on the organization, with donations dropping by more than two-thirds in 2017 to less than $1 million.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Stopping (by or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping%20%28by%20or%20in%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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