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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Both experts recommend considering the city’s many festivals when deciding when to visit.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Senators At least seven of the 52 Republican Senators have made the trip from their home states and D.C. offices to visit Mar-a-Lago.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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As an independent, Walden hasn’t absolutely ruled out running in the June 24 Democratic primary in which Adams already faces a sprawling field of challengers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Asked if Harris should make another White House run in 2028, Biden left it up to his vice president.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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Standardization Of Virtual Reality Tours By 2025, virtual reality tours will be the standard first step in property investment decisions, saving time and resources in viewing properties.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The deduction was only saved from complete elimination when moderate Maine Sen. Susan Collins stepped in with a $10,000 cap.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Then a voice from the cockpit came over the intercom, offering an update on the weather (cloudy and 54 degrees) and the remaining flight time (about 30 minutes).—
Benjamin Malapris,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Jackson dethroned Liddell with the finish, defended his title against Dan Henderson—who had just come over from Pride—but lost the title to Griffin via unanimous decision in his second title defense.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.
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