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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Fresh off a 49-33 run in 2023-24, expectations were high for the Pelicans to take a potential leap this year.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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An Italian organization, Blue Tyre, had stepped in to pay some expenses, such as fuel and basic equipment.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Depending on the state, there may also be other steps in the process such as home studies, which help social workers ensure the child will be living in a safe and stable environment.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a 4-13 season in 2023, the Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera and brought in Dan Quinn, a defensive mastermind who came over from the rival Dallas Cowboys.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Mariners had featured Ichiro Suzuki in their introductory material, highlighting Seattle’s welcoming environment for players coming over from Nippon Professional Baseball.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
18 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 26 Jan. 2025.
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