as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just popped in to say hello
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The administration has withheld routine forms of assistance from Taiwan—including by downgrading a defense dialogue with the island, denying Taiwanese President William Lai the ability to briefly visit the United States while traveling elsewhere, and blocking a major arms sales package.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Gardeners visit homes weekly, sometimes even daily, tending not just to soil and irrigation but also to the evolving priorities of clients.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The tour, which marks her first major headlining run in three years, kicks off on April 8 at Charlotte, NC’s Spectrum Center.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite the pain and blisters, Hargrove says has never had any regret about running in heels — Sneex or otherwise.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The final straw for the City Council came over the summer, when city officials learned that the roof was at risk of caving in because of unpermitted construction work done at the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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As Knight was tangled up with Uso near the announcer-side ropes, Jey’s brother Jimmy came over to keep him in the match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Pop (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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