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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Sharyn Goldrich, a coordinator for Little City, said visiting Bernie's is one of the most popular volunteer opportunities the program offers.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Where to stay Less than an hour’s drive away, Lambertville is an easy day trip while visiting Philadelphia, which landed a spot on Afar’s Where to Go in 2024 list.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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Civil charges have also been filed against Packer, including dogs running in a pack and vicious dog, the spokesperson said.—
Jessie DiMartino,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now, as part of the House settlement, all third-party NIL deals over $600 are subject to review and approval by NIL Go, a portal the new College Sports Commission is running in conjunction with the accounting firm Deloitte.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Analysts see upward earnings revision coming over next few quarters as the company's turnaround efforts take hold under new CEO Kecia Steelman.—
Jeff Marks,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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According to the husband, the woman has been coming over nearly every day for hours at a time.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Republican president has repeatedly criticized both Washington and Chicago — Democratic bastions led by Black mayors — for out-of-control street crime, despite crime rates dropping in the two cities.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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In training camp, Whitecotton’s evaluation has garnered an early stamp of approval, as the Boston College product has been a pass rush weapon, consistent run defender and even a pass defender dropping in coverage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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And the number of people coming by with offers of work has also decreased significantly.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The undrafted rookie receiver – who starred in Friday’s preseason opener – kept the highlights coming by boxing out Marcus Jones’ tight coverage and snagging the ball at his highest point with one-hand.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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With New Mexico’s cannabis market at a crossroads, a new association is stepping in to rally businesses, push reforms, and help guide the industry’s future.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But others did not blame the mother alone, instead criticizing the husband and even the child's aunt and grandparents for not stepping in.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Health inspectors observed rodents dropping by the dry storage area where bulk packages of flour were stored.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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Private-sector employment increased by 5,700 in July, after dropping by 21,000 jobs in June.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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