How to Use pay a visit to in a Sentence

pay a visit to

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  • Queen Mary went to pay a visit to see what all the fuss was about.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
  • This leads Pope to pay a visit to his Me-Maw, who may help him and the rest of the gang with their search for the treasure.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Years passed, and Elijah decided to pay a visit to the men, to see how each had fared.
    — Caren Schnur Neile, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Fort Worth was the last chance to stop for supplies and rest, and maybe even to pay a visit to a saloon or brothel.
    — Tamara Gane, Chron, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Jeff Bergus was recently Huntsville to pay a visit to the new restaurant.
    — al, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Camp, the actor, has heard of the team’s success and hopes to pay a visit to the school to offer his congratulations.
    — David Sharp, Fortune, 11 May 2023
  • Camp, the actor, has heard of the team’s success and hopes to pay a visit to the school to offer his congratulations.
    — David Sharp, Fortune, 11 May 2023
  • Afterward, pay a visit to the livestock out back on this working dairy farm.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Along with seeing the show, Nyong’o also had the opportunity to pay a visit to the Galerie du 19M in Paris.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2023
  • To get a head start on the relaxation, be sure to pay a visit to the on-site spa, with massages and manicures both available for booking.
    — Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Some families traveled from across the country to be in the city for the parade’s return and to pay a visit to monuments around town.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
  • Millions of Hyundai owners are about to pay a visit to their local Hyundai dealership thanks to a bunch of TikTok videos.
    — Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The two hop into his vintage red Triumph to pay a visit to the Cliffs of Moher, where he’s supposed to snap some pre-wedding photos of her.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
  • After his father made a full recovery from the virus, the 22-year-old decided to pay a visit to the basilica to thank the Virgin.
    — Nina Strochlic, History & Culture, 22 Dec. 2020
  • The first weekend of August will also see the nearly full moon pay a visit to two of the brightest planets visible in our skies.
    — National Geographic, 29 July 2020
  • Every Monday, Monica Ramos’s two children pay a visit to the nurse’s office for a nasal swab test.
    — Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Mar. 2022
  • To immerse yourself in the borough’s diaspora, pay a visit to these cafés, restaurants, and bars.
    — Nicole K. Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
  • Forty grew suspicious about the circumstances surrounding Beck's death and decided to pay a visit to Dr. Nicky in prison.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Back when Axel Dumas was in charge of retail operations for Hermès in France, starting in 2005, one of his tasks was to pay a visit to all the company’s stores.
    — Alexandra Marshall, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
  • As news of the tape spread, a biker gang would periodically pay a visit to Ingley’s studio, looking for the tape.
    — Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 11 Feb. 2022
  • But during the Season 4 coast-to-coast premiere, Clarkson will pay a visit to Uvalde, Texas, to witness the community rebuilding after the school shootings.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Sea Cloud Spirit operates an open bridge policy, so pay a visit to see the state-of-the-art navigational systems and have a chat with the friendly officers on duty.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Check out Stromboli's beautiful black-rock beaches, or pay a visit to the workshop of Salvatore Russo, who creates sculptures from hardened lava.
    — Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Just a few days later, the ship will pay a visit to Bigge Island, an ancestral home to the Wunambal people that’s rife with carvings depicting traditional folklore and religious figures.
    — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Those looking for fast yet healthy meals that can follow a range of dietary needs (including vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo, low-carb, and gluten-free) should pay a visit to Factor, whose meals arrive ready to reheat and serve.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 May 2022
  • The city of Sapporo offers guests an opportunity to dine on hairy crab—a local favorite—and pay a visit to Japan’s only beer museum, but some of Hokkaido’s most scenic attractions can be found far beyond city limits.
    — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • For a more relaxing pastime, pay a visit to the smart Otium spa, where you're offered champagne upon arrival before an exfoliating and nourishing 'Roman Bliss' massage.
    — Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 30 Apr. 2024
  • For a thorough introduction to the history and culture of Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, pay a visit to the Berber Museum, where a massive collection of jewelry, artifacts, and outfits are all on display.
    — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021

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