as in visits
to make a brief visit
I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back
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Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Eddy Chen/Prime Taylor visits Belly in Paris for New Year’s Eve.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the infection overwhelms the body, severe drops in blood pressure further starve vital organs of oxygen.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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New Stanford research using ADP payroll data shows that AI replacing entry-level jobs is already showing up in the numbers, with the steepest drops in roles like software development and customer support.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Gilchrist comes over to smell it on me.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Emma comes over for breakfast in the morning and again at night.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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With Cefinn, Cameron channeled her love of fashion as well as commerce, a passion that runs in the family.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bradley gave up four runs in five innings his last time out.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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