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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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025 -
The intricate dynamics Karolína must navigate in order to be selected for the 10-person tour, already scheduled to visit New York City, would be enough for most films.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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Alvarez ran in to help girl attacked by shark Alvarez was on the beach and ran into the water to help on June 11 when Leah Lendel, 9, was bitten by a shark.—
Charlie Whitehead,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Under the old system, the two men ran in separate primaries.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Despite lacking X-rays, antibiotics, adequate anesthesia or other tools of modern surgery, Williams stepped in.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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That lasted until Chief Executive David Zaslav stepped in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Following a warmup act, a breakdancer, an announcement came over the speakers, informing audience members that dancing wasn’t allowed.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Experts warn that the latest fiery events set the stage for what is to come over the next few months as the state moves from an unusually dry winter and spring into what are expected to be a hot summer and fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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“Stop (by or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%20or%20in%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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