stop by
phrasal verb
stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.
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Rent a pontoon boat at Mountain Cove Marina, stop by the Douglas Dam Overlook for panoramic views and exhibits on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s history, or take a picnic to the shoreline and do a little birding.
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
He’s seen pulling off the altar cloth before being stopped by security in front of stunned tourists.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
The funding suspension effort was quickly stopped by judges and rescinded — at least for the moment.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
For more information, call the museum at 320-286-2427 or stop by 175 Fourth St. SW., Cokato.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
He’s seen pulling off the altar cloth before being stopped by security in front of stunned tourists.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
The funding suspension effort was quickly stopped by judges and rescinded — at least for the moment.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
For more information, call the museum at 320-286-2427 or stop by 175 Fourth St. SW., Cokato.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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