as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026 -
After visiting the metro, however, the couple fell in love with the City of Fountains.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Taylor later looped a single into center field to drive in a run in the fifth inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Buenik’s good start helped — Mount Carmel’s first two batters struck out looking — and the Wildcats then scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The majority of visitors to Santa Monica National Recreation Area come by car.—
Margaux Lushing,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The Knicks’ last two wins have each come by only a point, including their epic 29-point comeback in Game 4.—
Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Drop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20by. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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