as in to visit
to make a social call upon
lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child
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These days cruise ships coast through the passage every year, often visiting grave sites of Franklin expedition members.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025 -
American politicians often visit sites of great importance to the national character, and Independence Hall is the location of both the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution.—
Bethanee Bemis,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Some people may notice improvements in six to eight weeks, but others may not see any changes until 12 weeks.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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“Call (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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